The Town FilesSalisbury, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 1,422 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $363,400
- Household income
- $111,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 51.5
Salisbury is a town of 1,422 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $363,400, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 94% of New Hampshire towns, better for families than 75% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
How Salisbury ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Salisbury is worth $363,400, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $111,591, which is more affordable than 76% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,917 a month. 96.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Salisbury | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,400 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,917 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $111,591 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.9% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.0% | — |
Who lives in Salisbury
| People | Salisbury | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 23.3% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 92.5% |
Weather in Salisbury
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 13.2°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 71.6 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salisbury since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 4, 2018 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 10, 2018.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Salisbury itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Salisbury
1 public school with 67 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Elementary School | K-5 | 67 | 9.6 |
Towns near Salisbury
- Andover, NH4.6 mi · 2,406 people · home $366,500
- Webster, NH6.0 mi · 1,913 people · home $338,500
- Franklin, NH7.0 mi · 8,741 people · home $262,200
- Boscawen, NH7.5 mi · 3,998 people · home $286,500
- Warner, NH7.7 mi · 2,937 people · home $353,100
- Sutton, NH8.1 mi · 1,978 people · home $362,600
- Wilmot, NH8.5 mi · 1,407 people · home $399,600
- Hill, NH9.8 mi · 1,017 people · home $311,700
Salisbury questions
Is Salisbury, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Salisbury scores better for retirees than 55% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 94%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.5).
How much does a house cost in Salisbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Salisbury is valued at $363,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,591, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,917 a month.
What is the weather like in Salisbury?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 71.6 inches of snow.
Does Salisbury get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salisbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 4, 2018. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)