At a Glance
Median Income
$80,694
$46,853 per capita
Home Value
$287,200
Zillow: $463,465
Median Rent
$958/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Salunga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salunga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salunga a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salunga residents earn a median household income of $80,694 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,853. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salunga is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,465. Median rent is $958/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
36.5% of adults in Salunga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salunga has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population3,066
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,703/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,694
Per Capita$46,853
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,200
Rent$958
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$463,465
Housing Units1,312
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation395 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Salunga was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.