Living in Salisbury, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 1,540 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $65,329 (8% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $102,400, the median rent is $721/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 32.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,329State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $102,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
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 $102,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 15.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $963 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $65,329 and the income per person is $30,148. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 788
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.60
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 591
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1,540 | $65,329 | $102,400 | $721 |
| Keytesville | 435 | $40,682 | $86,300 | $447 |
| Armstrong | 416 | $59,063 | $57,500 | $913 |
| Glasgow | 1,118 | $50,446 | $122,600 | $446 |
| Huntsville | 1,672 | $52,727 | $111,400 | $729 |
| Gilliam | 324 | $39,728 | $85,800 | $588 |
| Brunswick | 859 | $39,531 | $76,100 | $472 |
| Higbee | 507 | $49,531 | $56,200 | $709 |
| Moberly | 13,526 | $44,145 | $153,100 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, MO?
The median household income in Salisbury is $65,329, 8% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $102,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $721 per month, about 15.8% of household income.
Is Salisbury, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 32.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 22 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
22.6% 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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