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VA area data

Saluda, VA

Saluda, VA.

Population: 2,414 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$331,095
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$331,095
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Hummel Field (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+108 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,462
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
32.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,377
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
97

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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