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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salida? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Longfellow Elementary School Playground
      Alpine Park
      Thonhoff Park
      Riverside Park
      Little River Ranch Park

      Entertainment

      The Green Cat Gallery
      Four Winds Gallery
      Storyville Cinema
      Joshua Been
      Bork & Watkins
      Van de Water
      Yellow Feather
      Bungle Jungle

      Food & Drink

      Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub
      Domino's
      Wallbangers Sports Bar and Grill
      Amicas Wood Fired Pizza
      McDonald's
      Woods High Mountain Distillery
      Benson's
      Victoria Bar

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Salida? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Salida.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salida? The cost of living in Salida is 123/100 - which is 11% higher than Colorado.
      Salida
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salida? Salida crime rates are 1,073, which are 68% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,073 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Salida? The median income in Salida is $49,939 which is 20% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $49,93910% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,727equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Salida a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Salida home prices? Salida home prices are $342,200 - which is 29% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $342,20085% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Salida have good schools? The Salida graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Salida a good place to live? Salida has an overall rating of 88% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      6 total surveys

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