At a Glance
Median Income
$36,915
$18,503 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
Zillow: $333,754
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.3% smoking rate
How Salton City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salton City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salton City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salton City residents earn a median household income of $36,915 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,503. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salton City is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,754. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
10.3% of adults in Salton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salton City has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Data Overview
People
Population6,244
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,915
Per Capita$18,503
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
B+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$1,295
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$333,754
Housing Units2,932
Rent Burden41.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain4.0 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-111 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Salton City was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.