Living in Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 587 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $70,341 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $162,000, the median rent is $753/month.
Salisbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 39.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,341State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $162,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
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 $162,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $70,341 and the income per person is $31,745. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 381
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 34.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.34
34.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salisbury has many vacation and second homes.
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 587 | $70,341 | $162,000 | $753 |
| Elk Lick | 2,435 | $70,750 | $133,300 | $836 |
| Meyersdale | 2,103 | $65,772 | $103,800 | $731 |
| Grantsville | 1,013 | $38,512 | $239,600 | $628 |
| Summit | 1,941 | $54,688 | $146,000 | $619 |
| Greenville | 810 | $67,500 | $200,600 | $850 |
| Garrett | 403 | $57,500 | $87,400 | $725 |
| Finzel | 740 | $115,343 | $255,800 | — |
| Larimer | 520 | $47,014 | $162,500 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, PA?
The median household income in Salisbury is $70,341, 10% lower 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 $162,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $753 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Salisbury, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 39.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 27 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
19.6% 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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