At a Glance
Median Income
$64,333
$34,112 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
Zillow: $114,151
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Salix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salix a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salix residents earn a median household income of $64,333 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salix is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,151. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
27.4% of adults in Salix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,339
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,333
Per Capita$34,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$114,151
Housing Units573
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,005 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Salix was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.