Living in Salisbury Mills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury Mills has 293 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $142,426 (66% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $471,400.
Salisbury Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salisbury Mills at a glance
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 50.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $142,426State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $471,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Salisbury Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Salisbury Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salisbury Mills the median home value is $471,400, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Salisbury Mills median household income
The median household income in Salisbury Mills is $142,426 and the income per person is $62,270. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Salisbury Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 172
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.12
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salisbury Mills has many vacation and second homes.
Salisbury Mills demographics
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury Mills ›
Education in Salisbury Mills
40% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 96.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Salisbury Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Mills | 293 | $142,426 | $471,400 | — |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 3,627 | $120,755 | $425,200 | — |
| Washingtonville | 5,707 | $95,313 | $355,700 | $1,351 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| Mountain Lodge Park | 1,669 | $60,734 | $210,100 | — |
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
| South Blooming Grove | 3,866 | $62,316 | $509,900 | $2,161 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury Mills, NY?
The median household income in Salisbury Mills is $142,426, 66% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salisbury Mills?
The median home value in Salisbury Mills is $471,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Salisbury Mills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Salisbury Mills?
The median age in Salisbury Mills is 50.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Salisbury Mills?
The average commute to work in Salisbury Mills is 21 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury Mills?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury Mills is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury Mills?
40% of adults in Salisbury Mills 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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