Salisbury, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
Salisbury, MA
At a Glance
How Salisbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salisbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salisbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salisbury residents earn a median household income of $93,052 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,355. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury is $441,500 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $627,018. Median rent is $1,737/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Salisbury reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 561/100K.
Education
52.1% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.