Living in Saline, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saline · Census data 2020–2024

Saline has 188 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median rent is $706/month.

Saline is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Saline at a glance

Population
188
Median age
58.8State: 38
Median rent
$706/moState: $1,064
Homeowners
76.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6%
Average commute
31 min

Is Saline a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 15.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Saline

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saline the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Saline$706
Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Housing in Saline: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
126
Owner-occupied
76.5%
Renter-occupied
23.5%
Vacant
35.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.32

35.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saline has many vacation and second homes.

Saline demographics

Population
188
Median age
58.8
Under 18
14.4%
65 and older
39.4%
Households
81
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black3.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saline ›

Education in Saline

6% of adults 25 and older in Saline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Saline6%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Saline

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
87.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
61.7%

Saline vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Saline188——$706
Lucky196$31,250$45,000$867
Ashland151$43,239$156,300—
Goldonna404$65,000$102,900—
Castor325$30,179$90,000$435
Bienville134$34,167—$638
Martin667$58,351$179,200—
Hodge597$47,800$76,500$734
Jonesboro4,063$41,786$80,300$705

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Living in Saline: FAQ

How much is rent in Saline?

The median gross rent in Saline is $706 per month, about 34.6% of household income.

Is Saline, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 15.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Saline?

The median age in Saline is 58.8 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Saline?

The average commute to work in Saline is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Saline?

The unemployment rate in Saline is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Saline?

6% of adults in Saline 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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