Salado is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Salado’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small village, Salado doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, Salado is a pretty powerful place. 60.53% of the adults in Salado have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Salado in 2022 was $66,827, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $267,308 for a family of four.
Salado is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Salado home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salado residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Salado also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.99% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Salado include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Salado is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
