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Salida, CA

Salida is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 13,722. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Cultivation of almonds has historically been a significant activity in the vicinity, including a major Blue Diamond processing facility nearby. The plant is involved exclusively in processing whole brown almond kernels with a "dry" process involving no water, heat, or chemicals. Salida is within the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District which comprises 984 square miles (2,550 km2) of land area and attends to a variety of environmental conservation and best management agricultural practices. Salida was given the Spanish name for “departure” by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1870

In 1870, the Central Pacific Railroad extended its track construction to Stanislaus County's northern exit. There they established a railroad station with the Spanish name of Salida, which in English means exit. This name favorably matched Modesto because both towns have Spanish meanings. They also laid the town out in the shape of a triangle. In 2012 and 2013, initial attempts to annex Salida to Modesto were studied but were met with protests from local residents.

The Downtown of Salida is situated in the original town layout. Many government and commercial buildings line the sides of Broadway. In the center of Broadway, there are oak trees and a walking trail.

Salida is located at 37°42′36″N 121°5′21″W (37.709877, -121.089286). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.6 square miles (15 km2) of which 5.3 square miles (14 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) of it (4.50%) is water.

The 2010 United States Census reported that Salida had a population of 13,722. The population density was 2,462.9 inhabitants per square mile (950.9/km2). The racial makeup of Salida was 8,479 (61.8%) White, 435 (3.2%) African American, 111 (0.8%) Native American, 669 (4.9%) Asian, 83 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 3,134 (22.8%) from other races, and 811 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,426 persons (46.8%). The Census reported that 13,649 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 73 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

Salida focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Salida Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Some popular options include HotWorkx and CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Salida, such as the Mt. Shavano and the Waterdog Lakes Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Salida, California are Boomers Modesto, Caswell Memorial State Park, and Mavis Stouffer Park.

Population: 14,457 (2023). ZIP code: 95368. Area code: 209. Elevation: 69′. Area: 5.571 sq mi (14.430 km2).

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Is Salida, CA expensive?

The median home price in Salida is $535,000 with a median price per sqft of $350. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Salida to be 121.8% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

Is Salida, CA a Nice Place to Live?

Living in Salida offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Salida, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Salida and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Salida are above average.

What is the Crime Rate in Salida, CA?

The crime rate in Salida is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 13 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Salida is 1 in 79. Based on FBI crime data, Salida is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Salida has a crime rate that is higher than 25% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Stanislaus County

Salida Recreation and Community Services Department

HotWorkx 

Massage Therapy Center 

CrossFit

Mt. Shavano 

Waterdog Lakes Trail

Boomers Modesto

Caswell Memorial State Park 

Mavis Stouffer Park

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