Saltillo is a small town of 154 in Indiana, with a median household income of $38,750
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Saltillo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Saltillo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Saltillo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
Saltillo's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Saltillo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Saltillo, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$37,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Saltillo's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.6 /100k
Property Crime
299.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Saltillo is served primarily by West Washington School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Saltillo, IN
National Avg
School District
West Washington School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Saltillo sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Saltillo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Saltillo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $37,900 and median rent is $800/month.
Saltillo's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 299.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Saltillo are operated by West Washington School Corp.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Saltillo, IN has a population of 154, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Saltillo averages 41.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches
with about 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Saltillo, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47108.
The population of Saltillo, Indiana is 154 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Saltillo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $37,900, median household income $38,750, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saltillo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
