Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.1%
6% higher than US avg
How Salisbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,387
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$39,960
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty13.1%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units970
Rent Burden15.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation144 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+38.4%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Salisbury a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Salisbury receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Salisbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Salisbury is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Salisbury is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.4% have completed high school.
Salisbury has a population of 2,387 with a density of 456 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 2.4% Asian.
Population
2,387
Total Population
2021 Census
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Salisbury vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
Social Characteristics
Salisbury vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Salisbury is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Salisbury vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
The median home value in Salisbury is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.7% |
| Housing Units | 970 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Salisbury vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Salisbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0391°N, 65.0463°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |