Living in Salisbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 4,224 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $124,256 (30% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $763,700, the median rent is $1,846/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 4,224
- Median age
- 44.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $124,256State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $763,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,846/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Salisbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salisbury the median home value is $763,700, 130% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,846 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,726 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $124,256 and the income per person is $75,920. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,465
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 36.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.52
36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salisbury has many vacation and second homes.
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 4,224
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 1,557
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
58.8% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28%
- Drive alone
- 52.3%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 4,224 | $124,256 | $763,700 | $1,846 |
| Lakeville | 510 | $163,375 | $868,200 | — |
| Falls Village | 410 | $53,750 | $445,700 | $2,074 |
| Millerton | 851 | $83,090 | $240,800 | $1,226 |
| Canaan | 1,175 | $89,632 | $469,400 | $1,830 |
| North Canaan | 3,221 | $71,976 | $267,300 | $1,146 |
| Mount Washington | 193 | $142,500 | $714,300 | — |
| Sharon | 2,723 | $100,518 | $590,700 | $1,750 |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
More for people moving to Salisbury
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, CT?
The median household income in Salisbury is $124,256, 30% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $763,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,846 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Salisbury, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 44.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 20 minutes; 28% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
58.8% of adults in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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