Living in Salisbury, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 33,285 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $58,576 (44% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $227,300, the median rent is $1,318/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 33,285
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $58,576State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $227,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,318/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Salisbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salisbury the median home value is $227,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,557 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $58,576 and the income per person is $30,170. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,658
- Owner-occupied
- 27.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.9%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.42
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 33,285
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 13,168
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,285 | $58,576 | $227,300 | $1,318 |
| Fruitland | 5,801 | $64,004 | $227,200 | $1,586 |
| Delmar | 4,261 | $85,174 | $226,500 | $1,607 |
| Hebron | 1,566 | $97,841 | $235,300 | $1,556 |
| Delmar | 2,412 | $61,250 | $232,800 | $906 |
| Eden | 1,053 | $39,559 | $54,000 | — |
| Pittsville | 1,950 | $73,682 | $208,900 | $1,031 |
| Mardela Springs | 493 | $64,432 | $247,200 | $1,364 |
| Powellville | 230 | $119,531 | $229,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, MD?
The median household income in Salisbury is $58,576, 44% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $227,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,318 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Salisbury, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 30.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 22 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
25.7% 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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