What are the schools like in Salado, TX?

Salado is served primarily by SALADO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Salado?

The median household income in Salado, TX is $89,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Salado, TX?

Salado has an average high temperature of 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches.

Salado, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Salado, TX affordable or expensive?

Salado's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Salado is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $365,200 and the median rent is $1,029 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Salado, TX?

Salado has a violent crime rate of 370.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1649.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Salado, TX a Good Place to Live?

Salado is a small town of 2,585 in Texas, with a median household income of $89,348 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Salado stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Salado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Salado 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: 91.8

Salado's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Salado costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Salado, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,029	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Salado's violent crime rate is 370.3 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

370.3 /100k

Property Crime

1649.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Salado is served primarily by SALADO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Salado, TX	National Avg
School District	SALADO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salado sees average highs of 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Salado, TX
Average High — January	60.0°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Salado, TX	National Avg
Population	2,585	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belton, TX 8 mi Holland, TX 9 mi Nolanville, TX 10 mi Harker Heights, TX 10 mi Sonterra, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Salado

Salado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76571

Salado vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salado, TX affordable or expensive?

Salado's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Salado roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $365,200 and median rent is $1,029/month.

What is the crime rate in Salado, TX?

Salado's violent crime rate is 370.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1649.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Salado?

Public schools in Salado are operated by SALADO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 56.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Salado, TX a good place to live?

Salado, TX has a population of 2,585, a median household income of $89,348, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Salado?

Salado averages 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salado?

Salado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76571.

What is the population of Salado?

The population of Salado, Texas is 2,585 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Salado?

Key numbers for living in Salado: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $365,200, median household income $89,348, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Salado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.