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Salisbury, North Carolina is a small city with a population of around 34,000 people. It is located in Rowan County and is known for its historic downtown area, as well as its proximity to larger cities like Charlotte and Winston-Salem. The city also has a low cost of living and is home to several colleges and universities.
Salisbury seems to be a popular place to live, as many user reviews on the Best Places website mention the city's positive attributes. One reviewer, "Emily", shares that "the community is welcoming and friendly, with lots of local events and festivals to enjoy." Another user, "Tom", praises the city's "beautiful parks and outdoor spaces" and notes that "the cost of living is much more affordable compared to nearby cities." "Samantha" mentions the city's "strong sense of community" and "great local businesses", while "Michael" highlights the "rich history and charm" of Salisbury and its downtown area. Overall, it seems that many residents enjoy living in Salisbury, citing its welcoming community, affordable living, and quaint charm as some of its top qualities.
based on 9 ReviewsGet to know Salisbury with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Salisbury
Salisbury?I Liked it! - 8/3/2019
So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of neighbors walking dogs etc. African American female Susan, I am guessing 35 Yrs , couple early to mid 70s, white dude 35 years maybe. Here is the consistent theme on Salisbury. Great small city- crime and other issues- exaggerated. Great new police Chief making strong gains. We drove around quite a bit- Loved it
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Lock and load if you must come to this town - 2/10/2012
The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks.
Those charming turn-of-the-century ginger bread houses may have equally charming white picket fences separating pedestrians from meticulously landscaped lawns. But never step over one of those picket fences, or you may discover that the lawn is actually 2" of astroturf, covering 8 feet of sludge. So grotesque are the dirty little secrets in the town whose motto should be "To Seem, Rather Than To Be," that it's no wonder Salisbury is the backdrop to half a dozen or so crime/murder/thriller novels.
Many a visitor from out of town has fallen in love with the charm and bought homes here, only to suffer doubly from the real estate market fall, and a violent crime spree that is statistically worse than Detroit. Aside from the high murder rate, Salisbury has more registered sex offenders in the core area of the
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A Nice Place to Live - 6/9/2010
Salisbury is a very quite and convenient place to live. It is located in Rowan County and serves as the county seat. Housing cost are low with a wide range of housing options. Fishing and boating activities are available on the Yadkin River and High Rock Lake in northeastern Rowan County. The Uwharrie Mountains, the Black Mountains and the Pisgah National Forest are within a 1-2 hour drive and provide backpacking, camping, and fishing. The town is located halfway between Winston-Salem and Charlotte both of which are within a 30-60 minute drive of Salisbury. This provides easy access to two major airports, major shopping venues, major health care facilities, NASCAR, and various historical and cultural activities. The N.C. Zoo is about an hour away in Asheboro. There are two private liberal arts colleges in Salisbury and a mid sized community hospital. In addition, the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, N.C. is about 10 minutes from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury is also
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forced annexation - 10/17/2009
Salisbury's aggressive forced annexation policies have adversely affected its growth, both in the private and the business
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A bit of history - 3/27/2009
Salisbury is more than 350 years old and is in a historically agrarian area.
Life is slower paced and the climate is very pleasant.
Anyone desiring a historical setting, this might be right for
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Salisbury.. nice but boring - 4/1/2008
Recently reloctated to Salisbury in need of better economic situation and boy am I lucky!! leaving So Fla it was a VERY nice change and slower pace.. short commute to neighboring cities like Charlotte or Greensboro (20-40 minutes).. Great older homes and quiet streets.. City is in need of faster growth... potential is definitely there but needs an infusion of young blood!!! oh, did I mention the LOW LOW cost of housing; it SLAMS Charlotte, CONCORD and HUNTERSVILLE all neighboring cities!!! Salisbury is definitely a city to watch!! These home prices won't last
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Easy living - 6/19/2006
There's a lot of: pecan trees; low cost housing; sunshine
There's not a lot of: critical thinking; health consciousness; recycling; stores open on Sunday or past 7
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Catawba College in Salisbury, NC - 4/14/2006
I worked at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC for several months and have found it to be a great fit for the student who thrives on individual attention and desires a supportive, close-knit environment. Salisbury is a small town with a rich, well-preserved history. The slow pace of life and the overt friendliness of the residents makes the town a great place to
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