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Salida, CO

Salida, CO.

Population: 9,294 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salida, CO is $709,864 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $744,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,413/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$709,864

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$709,864
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+109.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$709,864
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$744,000
Median list price
$820,000
Median price per sqft
$428
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
150
Days to pending
123 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,413/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,342/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,755/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,725/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Salida Middle School, Longfellow Elementary School, Salida High School, Horizons Exploratory Academy, Crest Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smeltertown Site (7.3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
68
Days with Moderate air quality
30
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field (SLT) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HEART OF THE ROCKIES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+203 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,904
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,866
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
175

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SalidaState medianUS median
Median home value$709,864$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$744,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,413/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,904$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Salida, CO?
$709,864.
What is the median sale price in Salida, CO?
$744,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Salida, CO?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Salida, CO?
Typical rent: $2,413/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salida, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Salida, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salida, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salida, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salida, CO?
6 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Salida, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salida, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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