At a Glance
Median Income
$60,624
$33,344 per capita
Home Value
$164,500
Zillow: $180,192
Median Rent
$911/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
502/100K
2,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.6% smoking rate
How Salina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salina a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salina residents earn a median household income of $60,624 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,344. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salina is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,192. Median rent is $911/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Salina reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,526/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Salina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salina has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population46,432
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,766/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,624
Per Capita$33,344
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,500
Rent$911
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$180,192
Housing Units20,852
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent502/100K
Property2,526/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault328/100K
Burglary328/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,240 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Salina was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.