At a Glance
Median Income
$56,402
$30,079 per capita
Home Value
$217,500
Zillow: $265,589
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
964/100K
3,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salisbury a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salisbury residents earn a median household income of $56,402 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,079. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury is $217,500 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,589. Median rent is $1,247/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Salisbury reports 964 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 154% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,051/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33,080
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,402
Per Capita$30,079
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,500
Rent$1,247
Ownership25.7%
Zillow$265,589
Housing Units14,615
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent964/100K
Property3,051/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault771/100K
Burglary557/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation46 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Salisbury was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.