Living in Saltville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saltville · Census data 2020–2024
Saltville has 2,198 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $48,658 (48% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $96,600, the median rent is $645/month.
Saltville at a glance
- Population
- 2,198
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,658State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $96,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Saltville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Saltville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saltville the median home value is $96,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
Saltville median household income
The median household income in Saltville is $48,658 and the income per person is $24,009. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Saltville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,043
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.55
Saltville demographics
- Population
- 2,198
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 863
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saltville ›
Education in Saltville
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Saltville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saltville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Saltville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
| McMullin | 324 | $68,750 | $144,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Saltville, VA?
The median household income in Saltville is $48,658, 48% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saltville?
The median home value in Saltville is $96,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Saltville?
The median gross rent in Saltville is $645 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Saltville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Saltville?
The median age in Saltville is 43.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Saltville?
The average commute to work in Saltville is 22 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saltville?
The unemployment rate in Saltville is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saltville?
10.8% of adults in Saltville 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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