At a Glance
Median Income
$51,058
$30,932 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
Zillow: $277,739
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
735/100K
4,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 $51,058 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,932. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,739. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Salisbury reports 735 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,171/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population35,730
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,058
Per Capita$30,932
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$215,200
Rent$1,030
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$277,739
Housing Units15,101
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent735/100K
Property4,171/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault481/100K
Burglary649/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed195 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Salisbury was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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