Living in Salyer, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salyer · Census data 2020–2024
Salyer has 487 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $55,000 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $383,300.
Salyer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salyer at a glance
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 43.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $383,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 45.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Salyer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Salyer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salyer the median home value is $383,300, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Salyer median household income
The median household income in Salyer is $55,000 and the income per person is $30,930. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Salyer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 45.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.8%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.19
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salyer has many vacation and second homes.
Salyer demographics
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salyer ›
Education in Salyer
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Salyer have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salyer
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.5%
Salyer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salyer | 487 | $55,000 | $383,300 | — |
| Trinity Village | 209 | $87,361 | $264,300 | — |
| Willow Creek | 1,076 | $47,137 | $389,500 | — |
| Burnt Ranch | 318 | $49,226 | $494,400 | — |
| Hoopa | 2,233 | $64,643 | $248,500 | $887 |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Weitchpec | 104 | $53,750 | $262,500 | $425 |
| Fieldbrook | 736 | $85,673 | $603,400 | $1,240 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Salyer, CA?
The median household income in Salyer is $55,000, 45% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salyer?
The median home value in Salyer is $383,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Salyer, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Salyer?
The median age in Salyer is 43.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Salyer?
The average commute to work in Salyer is 21 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salyer?
The unemployment rate in Salyer is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salyer?
13.4% of adults in Salyer have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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