At a Glance
Median Income
$39,871
$24,195 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $108,889
Median Rent
$702/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
1,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
22.1% smoking rate
How Salamanca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salamanca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salamanca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salamanca residents earn a median household income of $39,871 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,195. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salamanca is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,889. Median rent is $702/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Salamanca reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,395/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Salamanca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salamanca has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,878
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,871
Per Capita$24,195
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$702
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$108,889
Housing Units2,909
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent384/100K
Property1,395/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,358 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Salamanca was founded in 1870.
The median home in Salamanca was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.