2 census tracts · pop 9,434 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10
· range 5.2–6
West Salem is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Salem with 2 census tracts and a population of 9,434 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 27% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,335/month sits 5% lower than the Salem citywide average ($1,400).
Risk score
5.4
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
West Salem vs SalemHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
West Salem scores 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does West Salem compare to Salem overall?
West Salem scores 1.9 points lower than Salem overall (7.3/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,335 vs $1,400.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Salem?
Average gross rent in West Salem eviction risk is $1,335/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Salem residents are renters?
37% of West Salem households are renter-occupied (vs 44% in Salem). The neighborhood has 9,434 residents.
Q5
Which tracts in West Salem have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in West Salem is census tract 41053005100 (score 6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.2 to 6, a spread of 0.8 points.
Q6
How safe is West Salem for landlords?
West Salem eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Salem as a whole (7.3/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Salem?
West Salem has 9,199 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.3%), Hispanic / Latino (24.5%), Other / Multiracial (9.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
