What are the schools like in Salisbury, MA?

Salisbury is served primarily by Triton. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Salisbury?

The median household income in Salisbury, MA is $89,768 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Salisbury, MA?

Salisbury has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.9 inches.

Salisbury, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Salisbury, MA affordable or expensive?

Salisbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Salisbury is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $427,100 and the median rent is $1,509 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Salisbury, MA?

Salisbury has a violent crime rate of 179.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 561.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Salisbury, MA a Good Place to Live?

Salisbury is a small town of 5,269 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $89,768 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Salisbury stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Salisbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Salisbury city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Salisbury's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Salisbury costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Salisbury, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$427,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,509	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,768	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Salisbury's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.9 /100k

Property Crime

561.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Salisbury is served primarily by Triton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Salisbury, MA	National Avg
School District	Triton	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salisbury sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Salisbury, MA
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	61.9"

Demographics

Metric	Salisbury, MA	National Avg
Population	5,269	—
Median Age	52.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newburyport, MA 2 mi Seabrook Beach, NH 4 mi Amesbury Town, MA 6 mi Hampton Beach, NH 6 mi Hampton, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Salisbury

Salisbury, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01952

Salisbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salisbury, MA affordable or expensive?

Salisbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Salisbury roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $427,100 and median rent is $1,509/month.

What is the crime rate in Salisbury, MA?

Salisbury's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Salisbury?

Public schools in Salisbury are operated by Triton. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Salisbury, MA a good place to live?

Salisbury, MA has a population of 5,269, a median household income of $89,768, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Salisbury?

Salisbury averages 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salisbury?

Salisbury, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01952.

What is the population of Salisbury?

The population of Salisbury, Massachusetts is 5,269 with a median age of 52.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Salisbury?

Key numbers for living in Salisbury: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $427,100, median household income $89,768, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Salisbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.