At a Glance
Median Income
$69,773
$46,002 per capita
Home Value
$583,400
Zillow: $717,549
Median Rent
$1,567/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
11.1% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salida residents earn a median household income of $69,773 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,002. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salida is $583,400 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,549. Median rent is $1,567/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Salida reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 620/100K.
Education
56.1% of adults in Salida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salida has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population5,786
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,059/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,773
Per Capita$46,002
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
D
Home Value$583,400
Rent$1,567
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$717,549
Housing Units3,146
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property620/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation7,093 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Salida was founded in 1880.
The median home in Salida was built in 1974.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.