Living in Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 13,677 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $101,299 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $344,700, the median rent is $1,502/month.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 13,677
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,299State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $344,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,502/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
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 $344,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,502 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,964 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $101,299 and the income per person is $51,676. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,521
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.60
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 13,677
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 5,147
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 13,677 | $101,299 | $344,700 | $1,502 |
| Fountain Hill | 4,834 | $64,107 | $246,700 | $1,275 |
| Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | $206,600 | $1,317 |
| Fullerton | 16,724 | $69,317 | $239,700 | $1,428 |
| Hanover | 1,866 | $55,652 | $150,800 | $1,543 |
| Bethlehem | 77,956 | $68,879 | $260,400 | $1,382 |
| Catasauqua | 6,541 | $85,049 | $209,900 | $1,031 |
| Upper Saucon | 17,484 | $145,764 | $461,600 | $2,032 |
| Dorneyville | 5,211 | $128,732 | $417,600 | $1,934 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, PA?
The median household income in Salisbury is $101,299, 30% 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 $344,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,502 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is Salisbury, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 44.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 24 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
38.1% 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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