Living in Saltillo, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saltillo · Census data 2020–2024
Saltillo has 4,952 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $80,640 (43% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $204,900, the median rent is $999/month.
Saltillo at a glance
- Population
- 4,952
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $80,640State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $204,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $999/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Saltillo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Saltillo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saltillo the median home value is $204,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Saltillo median household income
The median household income in Saltillo is $80,640 and the income per person is $36,412. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Saltillo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,189
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.48
Saltillo demographics
- Population
- 4,952
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 2,000
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saltillo ›
Education in Saltillo
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Saltillo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saltillo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Saltillo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo | 4,952 | $80,640 | $204,900 | $999 |
| Guntown | 2,594 | $95,625 | $210,600 | $1,038 |
| Tupelo | 37,791 | $66,257 | $212,800 | $976 |
| Sherman | 545 | $52,404 | $158,900 | $982 |
| Baldwyn | 3,138 | $43,841 | $98,600 | $635 |
| Mooreville | 2,154 | $118,333 | $177,900 | $1,079 |
| Blue Springs | 268 | $44,286 | $158,300 | $733 |
| Mantachie | 1,950 | $65,568 | $156,700 | $873 |
| Plantersville | 929 | $25,662 | $125,000 | $832 |
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What is the median household income in Saltillo, MS?
The median household income in Saltillo is $80,640, 43% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saltillo?
The median home value in Saltillo is $204,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Saltillo?
The median gross rent in Saltillo is $999 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Saltillo, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Saltillo?
The median age in Saltillo is 34.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Saltillo?
The average commute to work in Saltillo is 21 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saltillo?
The unemployment rate in Saltillo is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saltillo?
34.6% of adults in Saltillo 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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