Moving to W. Salem (Wooster, West Salem: live in, suite, housing market)

[missourigrl]

I am considering moving to W. Salem in December. From the 2007 census, there are no blacks. As an African American, I'm concerned my family may suffer needles prejudice. I would love to hear from the residence.

[000000]

not a resident, but i never got the impression of west salem being any worse or any better about racism than anywhere else in the area. i know this doesn't help, but i want you to know at least someone was reading.

[missourigrl]

Thank you. I hope I didn't offend anyone with my question.

[dell1064]

Originally Posted by missourigrl

I am considering moving to W. Salem in December. From the 2007 census, there are no blacks. As an African American, I'm concerned my family may suffer needles prejudice. I would love to hear from the residence.

Dear Missourigirl,

I would say "Welcome to Ohio" it's a great state, but warn you against W. Salem. I have personal experience with a hate group around W. Salem in the Franchester road area. Wooster is near enough to W. Salem, but more diverse. Please feel free to email me if you want.
dell1064@aol.com

[lost lamb]

I live in West Salem, I dont see much racism going on in the area, although I have to say it is a poor area. You have to travel 20 minutes to get anywhere. We moved here when gas was still 99 cents a gallon. Now paying through the nose for gas just to get to work.
I haven't had a very good experience here myself, but this is a small town and it is not open to growth or expansion.
There are other small towns near by that are much better suited, and if the economy and the housing market were much better we would sell and move.