West Salem, WI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In West Salem, Wisconsin Summary
Life in West Salem research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in West Salem over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in West Salem:
The population in West Salem is 5,253.
The median home value in West Salem is $320,923.
The median income in West Salem is $79,891.
The cost of living in West Salem is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in West Salem is $1,111.
The unemployment rate in West Salem is 2.4%.
The poverty rate in West Salem is 4.6%.
The average high in West Salem is 56.6° and the average low is 36.4°.
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West Salem, WI Crime Report
Crime in West Salem summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Salem. Key points include:
There were 50 total crimes in West Salem in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Salem is 948.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Salem is 132.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Salem is 815.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Salem is -59.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In West Salem Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Salem / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 50 | 948.6 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 132.8 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 94.9 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 815.8 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 94.9 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 34 | 645.0 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 75.9 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
West Salem, WI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in West Salem summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Salem. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Salem is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Salem is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Salem is $320,923.
The median income in West Salem is $79,891.
West Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Salem Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Salem | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
West Salem, WI Weather
The average high in West Salem is 56.6° and the average low is 36.4°.
There are 64.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.3 inches of precipitation each year with 41.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Salem |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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West Salem Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Salem
The current population in West Salem is 5,253. The population has increased 10.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,253 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 5,013 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 5,006 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 4,949 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 4,936 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 4,895 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,862 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 4,820 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,798 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,773 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Salem
West Salem is:
89.4% White with 4,695 White residents.
0.1% African American with 7 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 160 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 12 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 273 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 106 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Salem | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 79.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.1% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 7.3% | 18.7% |
Gender in West Salem
West Salem is 51.8% female with 2,722 female residents.
West Salem is 48.2% male with 2,530 male residents.
| Gender | West Salem | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Salem for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in West Salem completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in West Salem completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in West Salem completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in West Salem completed some college.
17.0% of adults in West Salem completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in West Salem completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in West Salem completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Salem completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Salem completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Salem | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Salem, Wisconsin
1.5% of households in West Salem earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in West Salem earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in West Salem earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in West Salem earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in West Salem earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in West Salem earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.1% of households in West Salem earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.9% of households in West Salem earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in West Salem earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.0% of households in West Salem earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Salem | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.1% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.9% | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 7.6% | 11.4% |
