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Salisbury, Massachusetts

Introduction to Salisbury, Massachusetts

Salisbury, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 11 miles E of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 34 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 7,827 people live in Salisbury.

Salisbury History

Salisbury, which was settled in 1638, was first inhabited by the Naumkeag tribe of Indians. It was originally named Colchester, but in 1640, the town was incorporated as Salisbury, which is also a town in England. It became a popular tourism and recreation center in the nineteenth century. It is located in Essex County, which was created on May 10, 1643.

Salisbury and Nearby Attractions

  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
  • Custom House Maritime Museum
  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
  • John Paul Jones State Historic Site
  • Hampton Beach State Park
  • Redhook Ale Brewery

Things To Do In Salisbury

Salisbury is home to the Salisbury Beach State Reservation, which offers provisions for camping, boating, fishing, and swimming. Nearby museums include Bartlett Museum, Custom House Maritime Museum, American Independence Museum, Cushing House Museum and Garden, and Tuck Museum. Among other places to visit are the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Hampton Beach State Park.

Salisbury Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is nearby.

Salisbury Higher Education

Colleges closest to Salisbury include Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College, and North Shore Community College.

Comparative Profile of Salisbury, MA

Comparing Salisbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime32
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