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Saluda, NC
City in Polk County, North Carolina.
Population
683
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
0
Saluda and its ZIP codes
Saluda at a glance
- Saluda is 99% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,137, 28% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,400 (29% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,263 a month.
Local data for Saluda, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saluda, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,137
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$372,400
Median rent
$1,263/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
53.9%
Median age
65.4
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Irish Americans (62), French Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Saluda.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,328
5,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $11,501 per person
How people get to work
Saluda, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saluda, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 32°F
64.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saluda, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Saluda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.2 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8.9 |
| TryonTown | 6.4 mi | 2 |
| Flat RockVillage | 6.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| ColumbusTown | 8.2 mi | 3.8 |
| The Cliffs Valley, SCCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.5 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Valley HillCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Landrum, SCCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Laurel ParkTown | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| BalfourCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.7 |
| Tigerville, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain HomeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saluda, NC in?
- Saluda is in Polk County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Saluda, NC?
- About 683 people live in Saluda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saluda?
- Nearby places include East Flat Rock (4.7 mi), Dana (6.1 mi), Tryon (6.4 mi), Flat Rock (6.9 mi), Barker Heights (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023