Salvo, NC

North Carolina

Salvo is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 219. Residents earn $64,940 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
219 Population 226/sq mi density
$64,940 Median Income $47,068 per capita
N/A Home Value $635,717 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,940
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.9%
33% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Salvo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population219
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,940
Per Capita$47,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,087M
Commute32 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$635,717

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries3

Is Salvo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salvo receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Salvo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salvo is $64,940, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Salvo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Salvo has a population of 219 with a density of 226 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

219
Total Population
226
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Salvo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salvo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salvo is $64,940, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Salvo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,940
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,068
Avg Weekly Wage$894
IRS Avg AGI$87,788

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,329
County GDP$3,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants351
Healthcare106
Retail436
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,288
23% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone44.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $635,717.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$635,717
Median List Price$699,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$699,000
$/Sq Ft$303
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,288
23% above US avg
In Salvo, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Salvo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.1%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death8,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities106

Crime Rates: Salvo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Salvo has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.6 inches
62% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates35.5485°N, 75.4682°W
County FIPS37055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 44.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.8-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 40.1%

Winner: Republican by 18.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.9%
33% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density226/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities106
Restaurants351
Retail Stores436

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone44.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

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