Living in Salvo, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salvo · Census data 2020–2024
Salvo has 220 residents with a median age of 36.3. .
Salvo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salvo at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.1
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
Is Salvo a good place to live?
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Housing in Salvo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 726
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 86.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.22
86.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salvo has many vacation and second homes.
Salvo demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salvo ›
Education in Salvo
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Salvo have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salvo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Salvo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvo | 220 | — | — | — |
| Avon | 339 | $35,365 | $400,500 | — |
| Frisco | 664 | $43,846 | $439,600 | — |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Hatteras | 152 | $57,188 | — | — |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
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Is Salvo, NC a good place to live?
What is the median age in Salvo?
The median age in Salvo is 36.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Salvo?
The unemployment rate in Salvo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salvo?
38.8% of adults in Salvo 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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