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Salisbury, PA

Pennsylvania · Somerset County

Salisbury is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 594. Residents earn $74,583 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
594 Population 1,563/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $33,343 per capita
$158,600 Home Value $166,320 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $696/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,583
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,600
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $696
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Salisbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population594
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$33,343
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,038M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$696
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$166,320
Housing Units379
Rent Burden38.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,101 ft (640 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.2%
Libraries6

Is Salisbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salisbury receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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 $74,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salisbury is $158,600, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Salisbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Salisbury has a population of 594 with a density of 1,563 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

594
Total Population
1,563
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.4%
Female 58.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Salisbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salisbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salisbury is $74,583, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Salisbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,583
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,343
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$60,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,862
County GDP$3,038M

Business (County)

Restaurants153
Healthcare164
Retail229
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Salisbury is $158,600, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $696 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,320.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,600
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$166,320

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$696
40% below US avg
Rent Burden38.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%
Housing Units379
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Effective Rate3.24%
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall45.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,101 ft (640 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,563/sq mi
Coordinates39.7535°N, 79.0844°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySomerset County County
County FIPS42111
Salisbury is located in Somerset County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin. 84.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,563/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountySomerset County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants153
Retail Stores229

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Nearby Cities

Meyersdale, PA 2,058 pop · 5.1 mi Frostburg, MD 7,025 pop · 11.0 mi Berlin, PA 2,407 pop · 13.6 mi Lonaconing, MD 1,093 pop · 14.1 mi La Vale, MD 4,388 pop · 14.8 mi Bel Air, MD 10,616 pop · 17.0 mi Bowling Green, MD 1,096 pop · 17.2 mi Cresaptown, MD 5,238 pop · 17.3 mi Somerset, PA 5,984 pop · 17.4 mi Carpendale, WV 1,053 pop · 17.9 mi Bowmans Addition, MD 1,149 pop · 18.1 mi Westernport, MD 1,864 pop · 18.5 mi Cumberland, MD 18,938 pop · 18.7 mi Keyser, WV 4,870 pop · 22.4 mi
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