Blended score for Saluda's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Saluda Elementary School

0.82 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

5.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 152
Student:teacher ratio: 11.7:1
District: Polk County Schools

Middle

Polk County Middle School

9.77 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 497
Student:teacher ratio: 12.4:1
District: Polk County Schools

High

Polk County Early College

8.48 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 60
Student:teacher ratio: 15.0:1
District: Polk County Schools

ZIP codes in Saluda

28773 · 67 for sale

Saluda real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Saluda right now?+

There are currently 66 active listings in Saluda, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Saluda?+

The median list price for active listings in Saluda is $512,500. Homes are spending an average of 161 days on market.

Is Saluda's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Saluda have risen 13.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Saluda?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Saluda are none, Little Warrior Mtn Estates, Orchard Hill.

What schools serve Saluda?+

The closest public schools to Saluda's center are Saluda Elementary School, Polk County Middle School, Polk County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Saluda walkable?+

Saluda's center has a walkability score of 21 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.