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Salisbury, NC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Salisbury.

Population: 85,081 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salisbury, NC is $280,218 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,833 after a median 107 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,378/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,218

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,218
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$282,377
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$205,833
Median list price
$216,250
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-28.6%
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
396
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
90

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,378/mo
1-year rent change
-2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Schools include
Overton Elementary, Knox Middle, Salisbury High, Henderson High, Summit Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
National Starch & Chemical Corp. (3.6 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
50.5°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,596
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,115

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
170
Nearest airport
Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (SRW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY), NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+982 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,621
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,562
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

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

How it compares

SalisburyState medianUS median
Median home value$280,218$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$205,833$330,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,378/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,621$1,366$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, NC?
$280,218.
What is the median sale price in Salisbury, NC?
$205,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Salisbury, NC?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in Salisbury, NC?
Typical rent: $1,378/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salisbury, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Salisbury, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Salisbury, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salisbury, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salisbury, NC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: National Starch & Chemical Corp., 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Salisbury, NC?
16 schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salisbury, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salisbury, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salisbury, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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