Living in Salix, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salix · Census data 2020–2024
Salix has 402 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $62,500 (17% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $161,400, the median rent is $950/month.
Salix is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salix at a glance
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $62,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $161,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Salix a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Iowa median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Salix
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salix the median home value is $161,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Salix median household income
The median household income in Salix is $62,500 and the income per person is $33,830. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Salix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.34
Salix demographics
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salix ›
Education in Salix
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Salix have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salix
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Salix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | $161,400 | $950 |
| Sloan | 1,018 | $68,125 | $205,900 | $755 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| Bronson | 312 | $86,458 | $168,800 | $1,375 |
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Winnebago | 1,058 | $41,447 | $66,600 | $577 |
| Hornick | 340 | $85,938 | $113,300 | — |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
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What is the median household income in Salix, IA?
The median household income in Salix is $62,500, 17% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salix?
The median home value in Salix is $161,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Salix?
The median gross rent in Salix is $950 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Salix, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Iowa median.
What is the median age in Salix?
The median age in Salix is 43.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Salix?
The average commute to work in Salix is 19 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salix?
The unemployment rate in Salix is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salix?
13.1% of adults in Salix 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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