Best Places to Live in Salisbury Metro Area, Maryland

Small town - Delmarva Peninsula, 8 miles south of Delaware border. September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the Salisbury metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Moderate climate
-Outdoor recreation
-Small-town feel

Cons

-Isolation
-High violent crime rate
-Entertainment

Local Listings in Salisbury

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$199,900

6262 Westbury Dr
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 2324 SqFt

$339,900

1116 Granbys Run
Bed 4 | Bath 4 | 2872 SqFt

$185,000

809 Parkway Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2286 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Salisbury Metro Area

Salisbury is a quiet small town along the Wicomico River in an area known as Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It has a history as a port and transportation center serving the agricultural “Delmarva” peninsula, incorporating eastern Maryland, Delaware, and a part of Virginia. The area is pleasant with few extremes, thanks to the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Cost of living is reasonable for the region. The area has become a bit of a magnet for small businesses seeking to escape higher-cost east coast cities.

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Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Maryland
County:
Metro Area: Salisbury Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Salisbury, Ocean Pines, 41 total
Zip Codes: 21804, 21801, 21811, 21853, 21842, 21851, 21875, 21826, 21817, 21863, 36 total
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Salisbury Metro Area is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Salisbury Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Salisbury Metro Area's cost of living is 7.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Salisbury Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the Salisbury metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

The Salisbury metro area voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Salisbury Metro Area's population is 394,925 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 8.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Salisbury Metro Area is $235,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.2%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Salisbury Metro Area public schools spend $15,526 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.5 students per teacher in Salisbury Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Salisbury

It's a good time to buy in Salisbury. Home Appreciation is up 5.4% in the last 12 months. Browse Salisbury Real Estate

The median home price in Salisbury is $235,500. Browse Homes in this Range.

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21804, 21801, 21811, 21853, 21842, 21851, 21875, 21826, 21817, 21863, 36 total

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