Living in Saluda, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saluda · Census data 2020–2024
Saluda has 683 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $52,137 (28% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $372,400, the median rent is $1,263/month.
Saluda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saluda at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 65.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $52,137State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $372,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,263/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Saluda a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Saluda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saluda the median home value is $372,400, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month, which is 45.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.
Saluda median household income
The median household income in Saluda is $52,137 and the income per person is $36,130. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Saluda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.99
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saluda has many vacation and second homes.
Saluda demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 51.7%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saluda ›
Education in Saluda
53.9% of adults 25 and older in Saluda have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saluda
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Saluda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda | 683 | $52,137 | $372,400 | $1,263 |
| East Flat Rock | 6,323 | $59,583 | $245,900 | $1,015 |
| Dana | 4,147 | $60,450 | $249,700 | $775 |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | $95,098 | $601,700 | $1,074 |
| Tryon | 1,810 | $57,721 | $306,900 | $1,288 |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Columbus | 1,071 | $60,169 | $265,700 | $788 |
| The Cliffs Valley | 789 | $108,964 | $1,096,600 | — |
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | $53,449 | $317,000 | $1,332 |
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What is the median household income in Saluda, NC?
The median household income in Saluda is $52,137, 28% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saluda?
The median home value in Saluda is $372,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Saluda?
The median gross rent in Saluda is $1,263 per month, about 45.4% of household income.
Is Saluda, NC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Saluda?
The median age in Saluda is 65.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Saluda?
The average commute to work in Saluda is 29 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saluda?
The unemployment rate in Saluda is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saluda?
53.9% of adults in Saluda 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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