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Salina, KS Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Emily Castillo

Raising a family in Salina -thoughts?

Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Hannah O.

Best restaurants in Salina?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2019. With a population of 46,432, Salina is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Lydia Garcia

Things Salina needs to improve

First post here. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $60,624 in Salina. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are ge...

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Henry P.

Job market in Salina for tech?

OK so Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. With a population of 46,432, Salina is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Salina sits at 457.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you ge...

4 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Lillian Green

What's it really like living in Salina?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2007. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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Elizabeth Martinez

Unpopular opinion about Salina

Longtime lurker here, I work in engineering and You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. Median household income is $60,624, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $60,624 in Salina. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The weathe...

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Lillian Green

Is Salina worth moving to in 2026?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Salina sits at 457.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Salina? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during ...

1 replies 17 upvotes moving
Henry P.

Dog-friendly places in Salina?

OK so Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

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Scarlett G.

Things Salina needs to improve

Random thought, I'm originally from Tampa and It's a a smaller city city with about 46,432 people. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Salina sits at 457.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? I'd ...

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Weston Moore

Salina is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $60,624, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. ...

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Weston Moore

Just moved to Salina, any tips?

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are wher...

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Lydia Garcia

Couple moving to Salina from out of state

Random thought, Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Weston Moore

What to expect moving to Salina?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Salina sits at 457.4 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think?

8 replies 12 upvotes moving
Lydia Garcia

Anyone else love living in Salina?

Hey folks, Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think?

2 replies 25 upvotes living
Sophie Thomas

Best restaurants in Salina?

OK so Just moved here 8 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Salina sits at 457.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families ...

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Emily Castillo

Is public transit usable in Salina?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 50-year-old restaurant manager and You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. It's not perfect, but the commun...

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Hannah O.

How is the nightlife in Salina?

OK so Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts.

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