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Saluda, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
676 Population 433/sq mi density
$52,946 Median Income $31,723 per capita
$321,000 Home Value $358,929 Zillow
$1,339 Median Rent 49.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,946 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $1,339/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Saluda, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,946
30% below
$31,723 per capita
Home Value
$321,000
14% above
Zillow: $358,929
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
15% above
49.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
51% above
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Saluda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saluda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
114%
Rent
115%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saluda a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saluda residents earn a median household income of $52,946 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,723. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saluda is $321,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,929. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 49.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Saluda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,954/100K.

Education

50.8% of adults in Saluda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saluda has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,946
Per Capita$31,723
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

B
Home Value$321,000
Rent$1,339
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$358,929
Housing Units513
Rent Burden49.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,954/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,178 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Saluda was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.