At a Glance
Median Income
$173,808
$67,465 per capita
Home Value
$639,800
Zillow: $780,911
Median Rent
$1,646/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
7.9% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salisbury residents earn a median household income of $173,808 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,465. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury is $639,800 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,911. Median rent is $1,646/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
45.7% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population13,388
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density7,650/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$173,808
Per Capita$67,465
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$639,800
Rent$1,646
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$780,911
Housing Units4,311
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation109 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Salisbury was built in 1955.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.