Salix, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Salix is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,339. Residents earn $64,333 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,339 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$64,333 Median Income $34,112 per capita
$145,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,333
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $145,100
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Salix Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,339
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,333
Per Capita$34,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation2,005 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Libraries14

Is Salix a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salix receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Salix stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salix is $64,333, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salix is $145,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Salix experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Salix has a population of 1,339 with a density of 1,251 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Black.

Population

1,339
Total Population
1,251
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Salix vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salix is $64,333, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Salix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,333
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,112
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Salix is $145,100, 49% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,100
49% below US avg
Median List Price$182,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$182,500
$/Sq Ft$64
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio89.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate3.21%

Health Metrics: Salix vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities471

Crime Rates: Salix vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Salix has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Coordinates40.2964°N, 78.7593°W
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Work from Home9.4%

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