Salisbury, MD—21801
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Home Price Trends — Salisbury, MD
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Salisbury, MD is $287,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Salisbury, MD are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $287,000 | 2.1% |
| Single Family | $288,000 | 2.1% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $173,000 | 0.6% |
3 Bed | $280,000 | 2.6% |
4 Bed | $384,000 | 2.7% |
| 5 Bed | $470,000 | 2.8% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Salisbury, MD
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Salisbury, MD is $1,610, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Salisbury, MD is studios: $3,980, 1-bedrooms: $1,080, 2-bedrooms: $1,310, 3-bedrooms: $1,920, 4-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Salisbury, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 34.2% and 27.6% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,450 | $1,610 |
| Studio Rent | $3,980 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,100 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,420 | $1,310 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,900 | $1,920 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,900 | $2,600 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Salisbury, MD
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Salisbury, MD is 66. This is a increase of 33.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $330,000 | -2.0% |
Listing Count | 156 | 31.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.6% | 31.0% |
Days on Market | 66 | 33.0% |
Demographics — Salisbury, MD
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Salisbury, MD has a population of 30,100, which has remained stable by 0.2% over the past 5 years. Salisbury, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 30,100 | 0.2% |
% Under 18 | 23.7% | 0.0% |
% Seniors | 17.2% | 11.7% |
% WFH | 8.6% | 115.0% |
% w/ College Degree | 33.6% | 5.3% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Salisbury, MD is a predominantly white area, with 53.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Salisbury, MD is black, making up 32.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.5% of the population in Salisbury, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 25.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 53.6% | -1.7% |
% Black | 32.9% | -1.2% |
% Hispanic | 5.8% | 0.0% |
% Asian | 2.1% | -53.3% |
% Foreign Born | 8.5% | -25.4% |
Mortgage and Risk — Salisbury, MD
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 526 mortgage originations in Salisbury, MD, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Salisbury, MD. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 526 |
% Conventional Loans | 67.0% |
% Government Loans | 33.0% |
% Investor Loans | 4.0% |
% Second Loans | 3.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 11.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Salisbury, MD
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Salisbury, MD under the Section 8 program is 19.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Salisbury, MD, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 954 |
Total Units Section 8 | 933 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 19.5% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 83.3% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$100 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$110 | $1,420 | $1,310 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$170 | $1,900 | $1,730 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$1,160 | $2,900 | $1,740 |
Affordability — Salisbury, MD
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.8 |
| Median Home Price | $287,000 |
| Median Household Income | $67,100 |