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Saluda, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Middlesex County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
588 Population 181/sq mi density
$115,398 Median Income $31,022 per capita
$235,800 Home Value $323,601 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,398 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Saluda, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,398
54% above
$31,022 per capita
Home Value
$235,800
16% below
Zillow: $323,601
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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
154%
Home Value
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saluda a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $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 $323,601. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Saluda reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 292/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population588
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$323,601
Housing Units174
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property292/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,582/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.