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Salisbury, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,735
Population
975/sq mi density
$93,052
Median Income
$57,355 per capita
$441,500
Home Value
$612,929 Zillow
$1,737
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
773 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,052 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$441,500 home value, $1,737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$441,500
57% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,737/mo
49% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,701
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$441,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$612,929
Median Sale Price
$599,900
Median List Price
$649,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,737/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
83 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$527
Active Inventory
20
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $441,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $612,929 |
| Median Sale Price | $599,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $527 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,737 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 83 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 20 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $527 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,701 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 34.5% |