West Salem
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West Salem
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 22 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$197,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$964
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault79.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary39.7national 500.1
- Theft934national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft19.9national 284
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grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,856
National
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Rating 3.95 out of 5 22 reviews
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West Salem, Wisconsin started off to me as a place to go swimming when we were kids. Although West Salem has been home to me only for a few years, I did attend West Salem High School for my senior year. I was bullied in my old high school and wanted a fresh start. Little did I would meet my husband in homeroom and spend another 5 years in a different area just to move back to a beautiful community. However, it is a place I would recommend to anyone who wants to start and build a family. It truly is a wonderful community. There are state fairs held here, parades, community events, small town coffee shops. Everything for either a perfect get-away, or a lifetime of happiness.
I like the fact that West Salem In Wisconsin is a pretty remote area. It is a very small city (or village) and we are all fairly close. Everyone knows the community pretty well. There are plenty of downtown shops for you to look at and shop around in. Everyone is really friendly and hospitable. There are a ton of homes out of the country, and a lot of farms nearby. I am pretty content living in West Salem as I have for my entire life. I like the small town and country road feel in the city I live in.
It's incredibly boring and non-diverse here. If you're not white and straight, you stand out. Almost everyone here is Catholic or Lutheran. What can you do in town? Go to the library, the ice cream shop, a kwik trip station, or one of a few restaurants, I guess. Not much to say about the place... When I went to school there a few years ago, there were also many problems with bullying and drugs that the district likes to cover up. I would NEVER send my kids to one of their schools.