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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 64
Population33,080
Foreign Born10.8%
Population Density2,386people per mi²
Median Age29.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

95/100

5% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Salisbury, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$37k
Comfortable $42k$62k
Luxury $102k+$158k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$201k+
Affordability Ratio

91%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
13
Negative
4

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.1mi

Airport

Bennett Airport-1N5

3.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Salisbury, MD

1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 1.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 18 mi
Marina3Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 80 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 0.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$56k+5.8%
25% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$594k
9% below US avg
College Educated
28.3%
19% below US avg
WFH
4.8%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
25.7%
61% below US avg
Median Home
$218k
23% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.62 / 1k Residents26% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.09 / 1k Residents75% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary
1.92 / 1k Residents17% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.72 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.86 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Salisbury, Maryland
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season236 days312 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.6"
Elevation23 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor183 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,386/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakHurricane
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 354 mi · coast 25 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$24.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBaltimore586k people are 84 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital64 miAnnapolis, MD
Nearest Prison15 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:05:31.000Z

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