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Salisbury, MD

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One of the state’s largest cities is home to abundant amenities

Suburban Park-Like University Family-Friendly Diverse

Salisbury is the largest city in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region, and its large population appreciates its big-city amenities and small-town charm. This family-friendly suburb is home to an array of entertainment options such as the Salisbury Zoological Park. Neighborhood parks, local businesses, and historic sites can be found here as well. Salisbury is home to Salisbury University, so students, faculty, professionals, and families find this area attractive. There are many local restaurants and bars in town, including Evolution Craft Brewing Company and Public House on East Vine Street. Supermarkets, movie theaters, casual dining options, and medical centers are easily accessible in Salisbury, with most of these conveniences located along Ocean Highway. Although Salisbury is a bit off the coast, residents can easily travel 30 miles east into Ocean City to enjoy beautiful beaches and waterfront restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Salisbury, MD is $1,328 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $1,821 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salisbury has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,240/month
796 Sq Ft
House
$1,995/month
752 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,873/month
188 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prince Street School

Public

Grades PK-5

854 Students

5
out of 10

Pemberton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

546 Students

4
out of 10

North Salisbury Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

505 Students

4
out of 10

Pinehurst Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

486 Students

4
out of 10

East Salisbury Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

421 Students

3
out of 10

Salisbury Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

873 Students

4
out of 10

Wicomico Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

819 Students

2
out of 10

Parkside High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,160 Students

5
out of 10

James M. Bennett High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,343 Students

4
out of 10

Wicomico High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,325 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Salisbury Zoological Park
  • Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
  • Salisbury University Arboretum

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.