Salida, CO 81201 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Salida, CO—81201

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$696,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,800

28.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

109

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$2,100

6.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

7.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,120

11.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,950

N/A

Home Price Trends — Salida, CO

Salida, CO lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$696,000	0.8%
Single Family	$714,000	0.3%
Condos	$506,000	-2.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	$510,000	0.6%

Rental Trends — Salida, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Salida, CO is $2,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Salida, CO is studios: $3,150, 1-bedrooms: $1,720, 2-bedrooms: $2,170, 3-bedrooms: $2,950, 4-bedrooms: $3,200. The most common rental property sizes in Salida, CO are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.2% and 37.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,280
Studio Rent	$3,000	$3,150
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,720
2 Bed Rent	$2,120	$2,170
3 Bed Rent	$2,950	$2,950
4 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,200

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.5%

1 Bedroom

21.4%

2 Bedrooms

37.3%

3 Bedrooms

38.2%

4 Bedrooms

2.1%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Salida, CO

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Salida, CO is 109. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$780,000	1.0%
Listing Count	136	29.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.5%	29.0%
Days on Market	109	19.0%

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Demographics — Salida, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Salida, CO has a population of 9,560, which has increased by 4.4% over the past 5 years. Salida, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 52.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,560	4.4%
% Under 18	16.9%	5.6%
% Seniors	25.0%	0.4%
% WFH	22.0%	63.0%
% w/ College Degree	52.1%	47.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Salida, CO is a predominantly white area, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Salida, CO is hispanic, making up 9.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.0% of the population in Salida, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 47.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	83.7%	1.0%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	9.3%	-27.3%
% Asian	1.3%	18.2%
% Foreign Born	2.0%	-47.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Salida, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 297 mortgage originations in Salida, CO, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Salida, CO. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	297
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	8.0%
% Second Loans	9.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Salida, CO

Salida, CO lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	89
Total Units Section 8	39
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$530	$1,600	$1,070
2 Bedroom	-$720	$2,120	$1,400
3 Bedroom	-$990	$2,950	$1,960
4 Bedroom	-$960	$3,200	$2,240

Salida, CO—81201

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Salida, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Salida, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Salida, CO

Demographics — Salida, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Salida, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Salida, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Salida, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Salida, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Howard, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	9.5
Median Home Price	$696,000
Median Household Income	$70,800

Salida, CO—81201

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Salida, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Salida, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Salida, CO

Demographics — Salida, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Salida, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Salida, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Salida, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Salida, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Howard, CO

Coaldale, CO

Hartsel, CO

Cotopaxi, CO

Guffey, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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