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Saluda, South Carolina

Town · Population 3,061 · #89 in South Carolina

About Saluda

Saluda, SC is a small town located in western South Carolina counting 3,061 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Saluda is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 942 residents per square mile.

What Makes Saluda Unique

  • Positioned in western South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Saluda

  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • China Buffet — chinese
  • Foley's bad & Grill
  • Huddle House — american
  • Matthews Oak & Hickory BBQ
  • Mig's Pizza Castle — pizza
  • Taqueria El Mexicano — mexican
  • Taqueria Guanajuato — mexican
  • Yoderrs Resturant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Saluda

  • Hollywood Elementary
  • Saluda Elementary
  • Saluda High
  • Saluda Middle
  • Saluda Primary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)3,061
Rank in state#89 of 271
Land area3.25 sq mi
Density942/sq mi
Coordinates34.0012, -81.7716

🗺️ Map of Saluda