Saline, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
261 Population 219/sq mi density
$39,500 Median Income $24,677 per capita
$109,200 Home Value $124,489 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Saline, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,500
47% below
$24,677 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
61% below
Zillow: $124,489
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Saline Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
39%
Rent
62%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saline a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saline residents earn a median household income of $39,500 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,677. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saline is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,489. Median rent is $725/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

2.7% of adults in Saline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saline has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,500
Per Capita$24,677
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$725
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units128
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation194 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Saline was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.