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Salona, PA

Pennsylvania · Clinton County

Salona is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 326. Residents earn $61,731 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
326 Population 323/sq mi density
$61,731 Median Income $40,340 per capita
$239,400 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,731 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$239,400 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,731
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $239,400
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population326
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,731
Per Capita$40,340
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$239,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units158
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation756 ft (230 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Libraries2

Is Salona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salona receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Salona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salona is $61,731, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salona is $239,400, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Salona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Salona has a population of 326 with a density of 323 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

326
Total Population
323
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58%
Female 42%

Race & Ethnicity

Salona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salona is $61,731, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Salona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,731
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,340
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone95.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Salona is $239,400, 15% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$239,400
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%
Housing Units158
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
Salona has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation756 ft (230 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates41.0873°N, 77.4537°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
County FIPS42035
Salona is located in Clinton County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 87.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density323/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyClinton County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.7%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone95.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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