A town of 35,825, settled in 1763. Home to 38 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 3 things Salisbury does most differently from other towns.
1863 · Union prisoners at Salisbury, N.C6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 38 places on the National Register.
1908
A doffer boy. Salisbury, N.C
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Ordered by what stands out in Salisbury. Another town gets a different order.
Salisbury beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Salisbury | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.3% | 8.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 22.5% | 15.2% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 12.2% | 8.4% |
Salisbury reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 97% report less.
15 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Catawba College Ecological Preserve | 2 mi | 109 |
| 2. Elizabeth Holmes Hurley Mem. Park | 0.7 mi | 17 |
| 3. Jaycee-Optimists Sports Complex | 0.6 mi | 10 |
About one in 4 of Salisbury’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Charlotte (14%), Concord (4%) and Mooresville (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
The public schools Salisbury’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isenberg Elementary | PK–5 | 509 | D |
| Overton Elementary | K–5 | 237 | C |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 194 | |
| Essie Academy Private | K–8 | 50 | |
| St. Johns Kindergarten Private | PK–K | 32 | |
| Salisbury Adventist School Private | K–8 | 19 |
The typical Salisbury home is worth about $282,000, about the same as a year ago, 16% below the North Carolina typical home.
Salisbury has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
4 colleges in town.
38 places in Salisbury on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in North Carolina, United States
Salisbury ( SAWLZ-ber-ee) is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents. Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina. It is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic Districts. Soft drink producer Cheerwine and regional supermarket Food Lion are located in Salisbury and Rack Room S…
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3 towns share a border with Salisbury.
