Saluda, NC

Saluda, North Carolina

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.

The People and Families of Saluda

In Saluda, about 59% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Saluda live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Saluda Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Saluda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Saluda, NC

Comparing Saluda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Saluda Almanac

Saluda Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Saluda Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Saluda Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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