The original town of Salida was formed in the 1870s, where the Central Pacific Railroad ended at the Salida station in Stanislaus County's northern reaches. Downtown Salida occupies the layout of early Salida. Spanish translations, including "exit" and "gateway," fit today's Salida, a departure point out of the north side of the city of Modesto. The Stanislaus River flows out into the rest of the valley from this area, a gateway into adjacent farmland.
Almond groves are found through out Salida, Ca.
Almost an infinite number of almonds in Salida
Salida and Modesto are linked as neighbors sharing resources and an agricultural heritage. "It's a community that has its roots in farming. As soon as you get outside Modesto's city limit, you'll start smelling the dairies and seeing the orchards," says Joyce Fritz, a Realtor and founder of 12 Doors Real Estate who has been in Modesto since 2008.Fruit and almond trees are especially significant to the economy. Blue Diamond Growers is the first almond grower-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond processor. Blue Diamond's production plant in Salida is the largest almond receiving station in the world, accommodating as much as 1.2 million pounds of almonds in 24 hours. With all those nuts come jobs for area residents.
Downtown Salida sits along highway 99.
State Route 99, StanRTA's S buses
State Route 99 — the Golden State Highway — runs through Salida, roughly parallel to the path of Interstate 5, which is about 20 miles to the west. Salida is about 70 miles from Sacramento and 90 miles from San Francisco. The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) operates "the S" bus service in Salida. Route No. 48 goes from Downtown Salida stops to the Modesto Transit Center, with stops at Walmart, Vintage Faire Mall, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Gregori High School and the Salida Regional Library. It's about 19 miles from Downtown Salida to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Broadway Avenue for retail, more nearby
Broadway Avenue, the main street, has essentials like a post office and automotive-related businesses. For anyone ready to eat at 5 a.m., Salida's Country Kitchen serves all-day breakfast and lunch, from French toast or fritters to country fried streak. Mexican favorites include La Espiga de Oro bakery, La Hacienda restaurant and Sinaloense Mariscos & Taqueria food truck. La Familia Market on Broadway is close to home, and Costco and Save Mart are on Pelandale Avenue, a couple of miles away. This area of Modesto off state Route 99 and Sisk Road is also home to Wood Colony Plaza shopping mall and major chains like Target, Lowe's and Best Buy. It's just a bit farther to Vintage Faire Mall, which has about 170 stores, restaurants and services. Seasonal farmers markets within 7 miles of Downtown Salida include Ripon Farmers Market on Thursday evenings and Modesto Certified Farmers Market on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
La Familia Market in downtown Salida is the place to shop.
Plenty of restaurants line the streets in downtown Salida.
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Salida Park and Countrystone Park for sports and more
Salida Park's baseball field, restroom and concessions are maintained and operated by the Salida Little League. There also is a basketball court, picnic tables and a playground. Countrystone Park has similar amenities and is less than a half mile from Salida Middle School, making it a convenient after-school hangout spot. About 5 miles away in Ripon, there's the Spring Creek Golf and Country Club. The private club offers an 18-hole course along the Stanislaus River and a clubhouse, pool, gym and restaurant. Caswell Memorial State Park, about 10 miles away, is popular for fishing, swimming and hiking trails.
Cornerstone Park is the place to walk those restless pets.
Countrystone Neighborhood Park is the largest park near downtown Salida.
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Downtown Salida's 20th-century homes
Many homes in Downtown Salida date to the first half of the 20th century. These include cozy bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes. The smaller houses are under 700 square feet; the larger ones are 1,200 square feet to 1,600 square feet."Affordability and price point is the predominant concern for buyers, not necessarily the style," Fritz says. Prices range from $290,000 to $580,000. Lot sizes generally hover around 6,000 square feet, though they can be as compact as 3,000 square feet or as roomy as 9,000 square feet. Those lots with ample space might have covered patios, backyard gardens or space for fruit trees.
Two story homes line the streets near downtown Salida.
Homes near downtown Salida offer well manicured neighborhoods.
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Salida Middle School offers exceptional options to downtown Salida.
Salida Elementary, Salida Middle and Gregori High
Public schools include Salida Elementary School, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche and Salida Middle School receives a C. Joseph A. Gregori High School has an A-minus and is ranked by Niche as the best STEM school in the Modesto area. Career education includes courses in agriscience, health science, engineering and media. As a Modesto City High School District school, Gregori offers dual enrollment courses with Modesto Junior College, which has west and east campuses within 7 miles of Downtown Salida. Just across Stoddard Road, west of the high school, there's the Institute of Technology – Modesto, offering degrees in criminal justice, culinary arts and massage therapy.
Grab a book at the Salida Regional Library in Salida, Ca.
The Salida Rotary Club has been in operation for about 25 years, and its members are civic and business leaders who meet regularly in club teams and for speaker series. The Salida Regional Library, a Stanislaus County Library branch, hosts various events, classes and programs, such as family movie nights and game days, the Teen Lo-fi Lounge and the Wiggle Worms program for babies and toddlers. Modesto's annual American Graffiti Festival is the most well-known area event. Inspired by the 1973 film directed by native George Lucas, the three-day festival takes place at Modesto Junior College West Campus and features a car show with over 1,000 classic vehicles. Seasonal gatherings in Modesto include Earth Day at Graceda Park and Rocktoberfest at The Post Restaurant & Bar.
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Parks in this Area
Murphy Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
McKinney Colony Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Countrystone Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Salida Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Army Corps Park
Wincanton Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Stockton Metro
26 min drive
Bus
Sequoia St & Shearer Ave
Bus
Elm St & Broadway Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Salida
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Salida, Salida sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Salida, Salida over the last 12 months is $325,172, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$333,000
Median Single Family Price
$326,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$494
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
271
Median Year Built
1947
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,030
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
32
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,044
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,319
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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