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4 discussions from residents and visitors

Reagan Garcia

Salida in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Dallas and It's a a small town city with about 5,786 people. You can expect to pay around $1,567 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Salida sits at 82.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

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lake_bennett5

What surprised you most about Salida?

Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Reagan Garcia

Housing market in Salida right now

So, I've been here for 14 years and Median household income is $69,773, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $583,400, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 5,786 people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the co...

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Sofia Phillips

How are the schools in Salida?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 35--F, so bundle up in winter. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $583,400 on average. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $69,773, which feels abo...

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