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Living in Salado, TX

A small town in Texas, Salado has approximately 3,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 41, skews older than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 83% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $877 per month, which is $151/month less than the state average.

Salado has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Not many residents walk to work.

Salado has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 23% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are two primary industries in Salado: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries account for 17% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $98K, Salado workers take home around $25,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Salado's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Who Lives Here

Salado Demographics

Education

High School

15%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

22%

Master's

8%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

48%

3 people

13%

4 people

21%

5 people

13%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

27%

50-100k

37%

100-150k

15%

150-200k

8%

200k+

13%

Age

0-10

17%

10-20

17%

20-45

26%

45-65

18%

65+

21%

Getting Around Salado

Salado Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

28%

15-30 Mins

34%

30-40 Mins

17%

40-60 Mins

16%

60+ Mins

4%

Salado Education

Schools

Top Schools in Salado

NRNo Rating

Thomas Arnold Elementary School

Grades PK-2 • Public

3/10

Chisholm Trail Elemenary School

Grades K-5 • Public

3/10

Miller Heights Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

2/10

Southwest Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

7/10

Holland Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Leon Heights Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

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All About

Living in Salado, TX

A small town in Texas, Salado has approximately 3,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 41, skews older than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 83% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $877 per month, which is $151/month less than the state average.

Salado has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Not many residents walk to work.

Salado has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 23% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are two primary industries in Salado: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries account for 17% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $98K, Salado workers take home around $25,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Salado's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).