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Saluda, SC
Town in Saluda County, South Carolina.
Population
3,055
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
940
ZIP codes
0
Saluda and its ZIP codes
Saluda at a glance
- Saluda is about 5.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,506 a year, 39% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,700 (70% below South Carolina) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Saluda, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saluda, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,506
Poverty rate
43.9%
Median home value
$77,700
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (1,091), Mexican Americans (470), German Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saluda County. PPP loans are for Saluda.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,010
4,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,517 per person
How people get to work
Saluda, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.2%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other21.3%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saluda, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saluda, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.3%
U.S. 11.1% +13.2 pts
Cities near Saluda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WardTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| JohnstonTown | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Ridge SpringTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MonettaTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| SilverstreetTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| EdgefieldTown | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| Ninety SixTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| TrentonTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| ProsperityTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| SummitTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| NewberryCity | 21 mi | 9.2 |
| GilbertTown | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| Cross HillTown | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| Little MountainTown | 25 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saluda, SC in?
- Saluda is in Saluda County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Saluda, SC?
- About 3,055 people live in Saluda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saluda?
- Nearby places include Ward (10 mi), Johnston (12 mi), Ridge Spring (12 mi), Monetta (14 mi), Batesburg-Leesville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023