West Salem 60 Average
West Salem Livability #940 ranked city in Illinois#17,801 ranked city in the USARanks better than 39% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in West Salem

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      West Salem transportation information

      Statistic West Salem Illinois National
      Average one way commute29min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.2%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.7%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.6%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home2.6%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The West Salem, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).