Living in Salado, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salado · Census data 2020–2024
Salado has 2,225 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $107,679 (37% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $445,900, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Salado at a glance
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 49.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $107,679State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $445,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Salado a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Salado
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salado the median home value is $445,900, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,653 a month in housing costs.
Salado median household income
The median household income in Salado is $107,679 and the income per person is $72,157. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Salado: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,061
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.42
Salado demographics
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 920
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salado ›
Education in Salado
60.2% of adults 25 and older in Salado have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salado
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Salado vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salado | 2,225 | $107,679 | $445,900 | $1,073 |
| Belton | 24,356 | $59,130 | $258,700 | $1,252 |
| Holland | 1,299 | $62,500 | $175,500 | — |
| Nolanville | 6,690 | $72,480 | $244,900 | $1,174 |
| Harker Heights | 34,128 | $81,190 | $287,800 | $1,146 |
| Sonterra | 10,563 | $92,319 | $273,600 | $1,854 |
| Jarrell | 3,295 | $111,333 | $346,300 | $1,868 |
| Little River-Academy | 2,233 | $75,563 | $183,300 | $1,463 |
| Bartlett | 1,941 | $67,438 | $218,900 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Salado, TX?
The median household income in Salado is $107,679, 37% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salado?
The median home value in Salado is $445,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Salado?
The median gross rent in Salado is $1,073 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Salado, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Salado?
The median age in Salado is 49.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Salado?
The average commute to work in Salado is 25 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salado?
The unemployment rate in Salado is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salado?
60.2% of adults in Salado 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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