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Is Southwest Salem or Central Area more expensive?
Southwest Salem has a median home price of $554k and Central Area is $450k. Central Area is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Southwest Salem or Central Area?
Southwest Salem has a school rating of 7/10 and Central Area has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).
Which is more walkable?
Southwest Salem has no Walk Score on file. Central Area has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.