At a Glance
Median Income
$70,132
$29,524 per capita
Home Value
$124,500
Zillow: $183,625
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.9% smoking rate
How Salisbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salisbury Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salisbury Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salisbury Center residents earn a median household income of $70,132 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,524. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury Center is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,625. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.4% of adults in Salisbury Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population238
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,132
Per Capita$29,524
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,500
Rent
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$183,625
Housing Units114
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,029 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Salisbury Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.