At a Glance
Median Income
$103,500
$66,827 per capita
Home Value
$395,400
Zillow: $487,849
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
84/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
8.9% smoking rate
How Salado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salado a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salado residents earn a median household income of $103,500 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,827. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salado is $395,400 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,849. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Salado reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 84/100K.
Education
60.5% of adults in Salado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salado has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,292
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,500
Per Capita$66,827
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$395,400
Rent$1,181
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$487,849
Housing Units1,088
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property84/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation586 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Salado was founded in 2003.
The median home in Salado was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.