At a Glance
Median Income
$115,398
$31,022 per capita
Home Value
$235,800
Zillow: $327,193
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saluda a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saluda residents earn a median household income of $115,398 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,022. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saluda is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,193. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
25.1% of adults in Saluda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saluda has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population588
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,398
Per Capita$31,022
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$523M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,800
Rent
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$327,193
Housing Units174
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation92 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Saluda was built in 1992.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.