At a Glance
Median Income
$64,940
$47,068 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Salvo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salvo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salvo 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
Salvo residents earn a median household income of $64,940 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,068. 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 2,329 business establishments, including 351 restaurants.
Education
44.9% of adults in Salvo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salvo has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,940
Per Capita$47,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$632,963
Housing Units619
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.8 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Salvo was built in 1987.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.