Living in Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 11,521 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $92,816 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $387,800, the median rent is $1,287/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 11,521
- Median age
- 31.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,816State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $387,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,287/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
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 $387,800, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,287 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,013 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $92,816 and the income per person is $36,138. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,555
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.31
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 11,521
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 3,474
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 47.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.6%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 11,521 | $92,816 | $387,800 | $1,287 |
| Gap | 2,128 | $87,500 | $338,200 | $1,145 |
| West Sadsbury | 2,633 | $94,293 | $315,600 | $1,607 |
| Blue Ball | 1,284 | $98,727 | $247,800 | $1,187 |
| Honey Brook | 1,941 | $94,375 | $272,700 | $1,185 |
| Intercourse | 1,588 | $84,318 | $459,700 | $868 |
| Goodville | 205 | $43,293 | $342,300 | $542 |
| East Earl | 6,773 | $102,410 | $343,400 | $1,153 |
| Christiana | 998 | $74,766 | $229,100 | $1,281 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, PA?
The median household income in Salisbury is $92,816, 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $387,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,287 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Salisbury, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 31.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 27 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
14.2% 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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