Living in Salina, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salina · Census data 2020–2024
Salina has 2,546 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $64,129 (33% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $285,900, the median rent is $753/month.
Salina at a glance
- Population
- 2,546
- Median age
- 37.9State: 32
- Median household income
- $64,129State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $285,900State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Salina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Salina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salina the median home value is $285,900, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Salina median household income
The median household income in Salina is $64,129 and the income per person is $32,344. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Salina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,060
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.60
Salina demographics
- Population
- 2,546
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 981
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salina ›
Education in Salina
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Salina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salina
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Salina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salina | 2,546 | $64,129 | $285,900 | $753 |
| Aurora | 949 | $91,250 | $297,200 | $888 |
| Redmond | 767 | $77,083 | $267,700 | — |
| Sigurd | 444 | $80,357 | $270,300 | — |
| Centerfield | 1,240 | $77,778 | $315,200 | $854 |
| Glenwood | 673 | $83,875 | $321,000 | $675 |
| Mayfield | 384 | $80,000 | $316,000 | $618 |
| Gunnison | 3,562 | $70,833 | $290,900 | $1,076 |
| Richfield | 8,224 | $74,756 | $332,500 | $915 |
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What is the median household income in Salina, UT?
The median household income in Salina is $64,129, 33% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salina?
The median home value in Salina is $285,900, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Salina?
The median gross rent in Salina is $753 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Salina, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Salina?
The median age in Salina is 37.9 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Salina?
The average commute to work in Salina is 20 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salina?
The unemployment rate in Salina is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salina?
18.1% of adults in Salina 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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