Living in Salida, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salida · Census data 2020–2024
Salida has 5,861 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $70,045 (27% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $648,500, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Salida at a glance
- Population
- 5,861
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $70,045State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $648,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Salida a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Colorado median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salida the median home value is $648,500, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,764 a month in housing costs.
Salida median household income
The median household income in Salida is $70,045 and the income per person is $49,277. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Salida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,131
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.04
Salida demographics
- Population
- 5,861
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 2,811
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salida ›
Education in Salida
53.5% of adults 25 and older in Salida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salida
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 46.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Salida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,292 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Howard | 966 | $60,386 | $474,600 | — |
| Nathrop | 187 | $30,040 | $125,500 | — |
| Buena Vista | 3,010 | $78,323 | $572,700 | $2,020 |
| Saguache | 579 | $58,352 | — | $1,035 |
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What is the median household income in Salida, CO?
The median household income in Salida is $70,045, 27% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salida?
The median home value in Salida is $648,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Salida?
The median gross rent in Salida is $1,292 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Salida, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Colorado median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Salida?
The median age in Salida is 44.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Salida?
The average commute to work in Salida is 17 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salida?
The unemployment rate in Salida is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salida?
53.5% of adults in Salida 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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