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Salado History
From a modest beginning in 1859, Salado has become a center of retail growth, the home of many renowned artists. Salado is home to many historic homes and buildings. Many have been converted into pleasing and desirable bed and breakfast locations, office space and retail space.
The Economic Development Committee of the Village of Salado is working hard to accommodate the growth and preserve the wonderful history of this area.
Where can you find a country feeling with a modern lifestyle? Looking to get away from the big city hustle and bustle? Salado, Texas is centrally located on IH35 50 miles from Waco, 50 miles from Austin, and a 1,000 miles away from the pressure cooker!
• Outstanding highly rated school system
• Mill Creek Golf Club - Internationally recognized golf course.
• Designated historical district
• Affordable and available building sites, residential and commercial
• Excellent retail locations available with competitive lease rates
Current snapshot of Salado
• Current population 2007---------------------------3,944
• Estimated population 2012-------------------------4,315
• Est. population growth 2007-2012----------------9.4%
• Current median household income------------$74,035
• Median home value 1990 ----------------------$95,442
• Median home value 2000 --------------------$145,965
• 2007 labor force over 16-------------------------2,082
• Employed rate -------------------------------------97.2%
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Total tax rate (as of 1-24-11)
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