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Is West Salem or Central Area more expensive?
West Salem has a median home price of $490k and Central Area is $450k. Central Area is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — West Salem or Central Area?
West Salem has a school rating of 8/10 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?
West 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.