The Town FilesSalisbury, New York
Town in Herkimer County · population 1,830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,500
- Household income
- $81,528
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 129 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 45.7
Salisbury is a town of 1,830 people in Herkimer County, New York. The median home is worth $123,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 88% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 80% of New York towns.
How Salisbury ranks
Percentile among New York 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 York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Salisbury is worth $123,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $81,528, which is more affordable than 98% of New York towns. Median rent is $851 a month. 91.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Salisbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $851 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $81,528 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.8% | — |
Who lives in Salisbury
| People | Salisbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 36.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Salisbury
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 128.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Salisbury since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Herkimer County since 1996
Herkimer County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Herkimer County
Herkimer County had 15,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,384 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Salisbury itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Salisbury
- Norway, NY7.6 mi · 740 people · home $169,900
- Dolgeville, NY8.0 mi · 2,042 people · home $115,200
- Fairfield, NY9.3 mi · 1,475 people · home $172,000
- Stratford, NY9.6 mi · 538 people · home $156,600
- Newport, NY11.1 mi · 543 people · home $156,300
- Manheim, NY11.3 mi · 3,082 people · home $118,500
- Oppenheim, NY11.6 mi · 1,751 people · home $112,700
- Newport, NY12.4 mi · 2,140 people · home $193,300
Salisbury questions
Is Salisbury, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Salisbury scores better for retirees than 32% of New York towns and quieter than 88%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Salisbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Salisbury is valued at $123,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,528, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $851 a month.
What is the weather like in Salisbury?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 128.8 inches of snow.
Does Salisbury get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Salisbury in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)