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Salisbury, PA
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Salisbury, PA
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 $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,343. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,862 business establishments, including 153 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salisbury is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,320. Median rent is $696/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Salisbury reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 425/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.