At a Glance
Median Income
$91,990
$37,031 per capita
Home Value
$448,700
Zillow: $487,470
Median Rent
$2,004/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
10.8% smoking rate
How Salida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salida a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salida residents earn a median household income of $91,990 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,031. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salida is $448,700 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,470. Median rent is $2,004/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
18.5% of adults in Salida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salida has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population14,457
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density6,512/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,990
Per Capita$37,031
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,700
Rent$2,004
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$487,470
Housing Units4,350
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation70 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Salida was founded in 1870.
The median home in Salida was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.