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Saluda, SC
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Saluda, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Saluda a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Saluda residents earn a median household income of $40,567 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,840. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saluda is $81,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,619. Median rent is $772/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Saluda reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Saluda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saluda has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.