Living in Salisbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salisbury · Census data 2020–2024
Salisbury has 1,200 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $99,688 (23% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $306,900, the median rent is $1,443/month.
Salisbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salisbury at a glance
- Population
- 1,200
- Median age
- 50.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $99,688State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $306,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,443/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Vermont median; home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6%.
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 $306,900, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,313 a month in housing costs.
Salisbury median household income
The median household income in Salisbury is $99,688 and the income per person is $51,108. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Salisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 703
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.47
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Salisbury has many vacation and second homes.
Salisbury demographics
- Population
- 1,200
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 471
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salisbury ›
Education in Salisbury
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Salisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Salisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1,200 | $99,688 | $306,900 | $1,443 |
| East Middlebury | 332 | $89,400 | $230,700 | — |
| Leicester | 1,026 | $70,417 | $309,700 | $1,098 |
| Middlebury | 9,175 | $86,169 | $409,700 | $1,156 |
| Cornwall | 1,208 | $114,583 | $458,000 | $1,125 |
| Whiting | 532 | $91,250 | $280,400 | $1,204 |
| Ripton | 508 | $112,917 | $394,400 | — |
| Goshen | 142 | $56,250 | $330,000 | — |
| Brandon | 4,120 | $64,180 | $227,800 | $1,064 |
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What is the median household income in Salisbury, VT?
The median household income in Salisbury is $99,688, 23% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $306,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,443 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Salisbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Vermont median; home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Salisbury?
The median age in Salisbury is 50.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Salisbury?
The average commute to work in Salisbury is 19 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salisbury?
The unemployment rate in Salisbury is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salisbury?
34.6% 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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