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Is Central Area or West Salem more expensive?
Central Area has a median home price of $450k and West Salem is $490k. Central Area is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Central Area or West Salem?
Central Area has no school rating on file and West Salem rates 8/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).
Which is more walkable?
Central Area has no Walk Score on file. West Salem has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.