Salisbury, MD

Salisbury, MD

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 $56,402 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,079. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% 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 $261,321. 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 887 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,292/100K. 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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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