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Saluda, North Carolina, in Polk county, is 26 miles N of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 85 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 575.
In Saluda, about 59% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Saluda live by themselves.
In 2000, Saluda had a median family income of $47,188. Saluda has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Saluda value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Saluda ($6,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 85% of housing units in Saluda are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Saluda, 91% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Saluda. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Saluda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Saluda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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