At a Glance
Median Income
$34,189
$18,880 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $66,365
Median Rent
$694/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
4,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
39.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Salley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salley a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salley residents earn a median household income of $34,189 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,880. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salley is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,365. Median rent is $694/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Salley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,284/100K.
Education
7.5% of adults in Salley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,189
Per Capita$18,880
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty39.0%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218
Housing
B
Home Value$212,500
Rent$694
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$66,365
Housing Units168
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,284/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation370 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Salley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.