Living in Salisbury, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 1,609 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $111,591 (13% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $363,400, the median rent is $1,917/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 51.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $111,591State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $363,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salisbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salisbury the median home value is $363,400, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,219 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $111,591 and the income per person is $46,841. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 731
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.1%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.52
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 638
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1,609 | $111,591 | $363,400 | $1,917 |
| Andover | 2,135 | $88,514 | $366,500 | $1,211 |
| Webster | 2,227 | $107,171 | $338,500 | $1,396 |
| Franklin | 8,799 | $71,648 | $262,200 | $1,110 |
| Boscawen | 4,044 | $77,328 | $286,500 | $1,265 |
| Warner | 2,959 | $94,022 | $353,100 | $1,219 |
| Sutton | 2,239 | $130,313 | $362,600 | $1,656 |
| Wilmot | 1,487 | $117,759 | $399,600 | $1,125 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, NH?
The median household income in Salisbury is $111,591, 13% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $363,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,917 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Salisbury, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 51.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 32 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
37.3% 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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