Salina, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Salina, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

81.1

B-

out of 100

Overview

Salina is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 45,792, part of the Salina, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $178,837. Median household income is $56,945.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,792 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $178,837 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,945 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.2 minutes
  • Part of the Salina, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,792

Source: Census ACS

$178,837

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,945

Source: Census ACS

14.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

90 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Saline County (county-level results)

33%
65%
Democrat 7,734
Republican 15,069
Leans R+31.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 87.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 90.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 81.1

Location

Salina, KS (38.8238, -97.6088)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.