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Saltville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,056
Population
256/sq mi density
$46,098
Median Income
$22,826 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$114,081 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
157
Violent Crime/100K
838 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,098 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,000
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,019
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$114,081
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$579/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $114,081 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $579 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,019 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |