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Salado, TX

Salado, TX.

Population: 9,000 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salado, TX is $510,033 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $494,870 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,975/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$510,033

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$510,033
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+77.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$546,739
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$494,870
Median list price
$562,000
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
-6.6%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
119
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,975/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$921/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,138/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,576/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
Schools include
SALADO H S, SALADO MIDDLE, THOMAS ARNOLD EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
106
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rockwool Industries Inc. (12.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,676
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,210

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (53 mi)
National parks include
Waco Mammoth National Monument, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Salado Bluffs Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE, ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS, Darnall AMC (FT Cavazos)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,485 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2005
Housing built before 1970
5.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
57.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,717
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,582
Average weekly wage
$1,235
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,839

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

How it compares

SaladoState medianUS median
Typical home value$510,033$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$494,870$285,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,975/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,717$2,390$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 typical home value in Salado, TX?
$510,033.
What is the median sale price in Salado, TX?
$494,870.
How long do homes take to sell in Salado, TX?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Salado, TX?
Typical rent: $1,975/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salado, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather.
Is Salado, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Salado, TX. 106 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Salado, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salado, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salado, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salado, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Salado, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salado, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salado, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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