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Salisbury, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Salisbury.

Population: 70,518 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salisbury, MD is $270,317 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,880 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,630/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,317

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,317
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$271,860
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,880
Median list price
$289,845
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
259
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
140
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,630/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,428/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Salisbury Middle, North Salisbury Elementary, Pemberton Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, Charles H. Chipman Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blades Groundwater (17.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Assateague Island National Seashore (26 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL, INC, TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC., BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,378
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,838
Average weekly wage
$1,134
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
170

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SalisburyState medianUS median
Median home value$270,317$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$290,880$450,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,630/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,378$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Salisbury, MD?
$270,317.
What is the median sale price in Salisbury, MD?
$290,880.
How long do homes take to sell in Salisbury, MD?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Salisbury, MD?
Typical rent: $1,630/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salisbury, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Salisbury, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salisbury, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salisbury, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salisbury, MD?
15 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Salisbury, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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