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Salida, Colorado

Salida, Colorado, in Chaffee county, is 66 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 5,504.

The People and Families of Salida

In Salida, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Salida live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salida had a median family income of $38,240.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Salida ($2,205). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Salida Housing

About 64% of housing units in Salida are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Salida, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Salida are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Salida strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySalida Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySalida Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Salida Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Salida, CO

Comparing Salida to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population73
Female Share of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime34

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