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Crime in Salisbury summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Salisbury. Key points include:
There were 1,809 total crimes in Salisbury in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Salisbury is 4,947.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Salisbury is 960.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Salisbury is 3,987.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Salisbury is 133.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Salisbury Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salisbury / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,809 | 4,947.5 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 351 | 960.0 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 11 | 30.1 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 53 | 145.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 266 | 727.5 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,458 | 3,987.5 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 147 | 402.0 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,010 | 2,762.3 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 301 | 823.2 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Salisbury summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Salisbury. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salisbury is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Salisbury is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Salisbury is $280,645.
The median income in Salisbury is $53,716.
Salisbury's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salisbury Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salisbury | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Salisbury, NC Weather
The average high in Salisbury is 70.8° and the average low is 47.4°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.1 inches of precipitation each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Salisbury |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Salisbury, NC Photos
4 Reviews & Comments About Salisbury
I live in salisbury and yea people have broke into my house
When I lived in sailsbury some one getting killed was normal
You are delusional. I live in Salisbury and criminal gangs do not rule the streets here. Your story sounds quite scary, but it did not happen in downtown Salisbury. Don't come here to buy drugs and you won't find yourself in sketch neighborhoods, lady.
Because any Salisbury resident reading your over-the-top story knows that the only way in h**l that it's even close to accurate is if you were in an area of Rowan County known for drug sales.
"Criminal Gangs" absolutely do not run our streets. Small businesses, artists and North Carolina Historic Sites run our strips. Get off the m**h. It's causing paranoid delusions for you and you should by no means be armed!
Im from Salisbury an the past five years Ive lost a lot of friends and family due to gun violence.. this city has the worst poverty and little help for community to find jobs and other helpful resources.. not to mention the been 3 murders in just a 2 week span.. With that being said one homicide was a 7 year old girl shoot an killed while sleeping in her room due to a drive-by shooting smh.. this needs to stop and Salisbury PD needs to get there act together.. 16 unsolved homocids is why I say SPD please do your job!!
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Salisbury Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salisbury
The current population in Salisbury is 35,825. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,825 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 35,730 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 35,437 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 35,258 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 33,961 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 33,727 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 33,652 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 33,561 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 33,674 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 33,653 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 33,524 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 33,543 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 33,548 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 33,325 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 33,018 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salisbury
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Salisbury is:
49.1% White with 17,589 White residents.
35.0% African American with 12,536 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 372 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 97 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 1,065 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 4,106 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salisbury | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 35.0% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Salisbury
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Salisbury is 50.5% female with 18,076 female residents.
Salisbury is 49.5% male with 17,749 male residents.
| Gender | Salisbury | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salisbury for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Salisbury completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Salisbury completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Salisbury completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Salisbury completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Salisbury completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Salisbury completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Salisbury completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Salisbury completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Salisbury completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salisbury | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salisbury, North Carolina
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9.3% of households in Salisbury earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Salisbury earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Salisbury earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Salisbury earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Salisbury earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Salisbury earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Salisbury earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Salisbury earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Salisbury earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Salisbury earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salisbury | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
