New Salem, IL Area Guide

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New Salem Area Facts

  • New Salem has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • New Salem crime rates are 31% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in New Salem is 18% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in New Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in New Salem.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Salem? The cost of living in New Salem is 79/100 - which is 18% lower than Illinois.
      New Salem
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Salem? New Salem crime rates are 2,654, which are 31% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,654 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in New Salem? The median income in New Salem is $49,125 which is 17% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $49,12511% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2882% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      87% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is New Salem a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are New Salem home prices? New Salem home prices are $84,200 - which is 52% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $84,20054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      91%

      43% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does New Salem have good schools? The New Salem graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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