Salisbury, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,735
Population
975/sq mi density
$93,052
Median Income
$57,355 per capita
$441,500
Home Value
$627,018 Zillow
$1,737
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
180
Violent Crime/100K
561 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,052 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$441,500 home value, $1,737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8311°N, 70.8471°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portsmouth International At Pease (PSM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.9 in |
Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.5").