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Salisbury Center, NY

New York

Salisbury Center is a small town in New York with a population of 238. Residents earn $70,132 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
238 Population 259/sq mi density
$70,132 Median Income $29,524 per capita
$124,500 Home Value $169,043 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,132 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,132
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,500
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.3%
72% higher than US avg

How Salisbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population238
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,132
Per Capita$29,524
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,446M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,043
Housing Units114
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking16.9%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries3

Is Salisbury Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salisbury Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Salisbury Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salisbury Center is $70,132, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 21.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salisbury Center is $124,500, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Salisbury Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Salisbury Center has a population of 238 with a density of 259 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

238
Total Population
259
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Salisbury Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salisbury Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salisbury Center is $70,132, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Salisbury Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,132
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,524
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
IRS Avg AGI$62,967

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate21.3%
72% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,190
County GDP$2,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare172
Retail196
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,921
98% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Salisbury Center is $124,500, 56% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,043.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,500
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,043

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,921
98% above US avg
Effective Rate5.56%
In Salisbury Center, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Salisbury Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep37.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,124
Dentists1:4,051
Mental Health1:379
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits60.3%
Premature Death9,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access89.6%
Healthcare Facilities172
Salisbury Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates43.1417°N, 74.7759°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density259/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants118
Retail Stores196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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