Salado is a very small village located in the state of Texas. With a population of 2,403 people and two associated neighborhoods, Salado is the 590th largest community in Texas.
Salado home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Salado real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Salado has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Salado telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.72% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Salado is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Salado’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small village, Salado doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Salado. 56.91% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Salado in 2022 was $47,141, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $188,564 for a family of four. However, Salado contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Salado is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Salado home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salado residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Salado also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.87% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Salado include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Salado is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.