At a Glance
Median Income
$84,063
$36,322 per capita
Home Value
$200,800
Zillow: $245,165
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.6% smoking rate
How Saltillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saltillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saltillo a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saltillo residents earn a median household income of $84,063 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,322. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saltillo is $200,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,165. Median rent is $1,195/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
33.5% of adults in Saltillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saltillo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,962
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,063
Per Capita$36,322
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,800
Rent$1,195
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$245,165
Housing Units2,174
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation341 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Saltillo was founded in 1849.
The median home in Saltillo was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.