About 30 miles from the coast, Salisbury is the largest city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. But this city of 32,000 people somehow manages to feel big and small at the same time. "We're a very small, quaint town, but as far as the Eastern Shore is concerned, we're one of the biggest cities here," says local Realtor and Salisbury native Charlene Spence with Keller Williams. "Downtown Salisbury has a lot of amenities, lots of restaurants and nice shops. It has an old town feel." Downtown Salisbury offers a lively, walkable community for residents who want to be near the shopping and dining but still enjoy a small-town neighborhood. Residents are just minutes away from popular shops, restaurants and parks and can walk to many city destinations.
Downtown Salisbury has a larger park garage for individuals visiting the area.
Downtown Salisbury has large sidewalks with plenty of space for pedestrians.
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Plenty of options for seafood in Salisbury
Residents have easy access to several popular restaurants downtown. Brew River is a waterfront eatery serving seafood and craft beer. Locals enjoy the crab cakes and crab dip at this restaurant, which also doubles as a nightclub for those who like to stay up late. Market Street Inn is another waterfront restaurant with a large outdoor patio known for its jerk chicken and jambalaya. Residents can shop for discount groceries at Save A Lot on Cypress Street. There is also an ACME Market south of the neighborhood on South Salisbury Boulevard. Main Street is lined with brick and stone buildings home to local shops, such as Breathe Interiors, Veronica Blooms and Lurking Class Skate Shop. The city recently started a new program called Downtown Ambassadors. These volunteers can give people directions to shops and restaurants and even give people rides on their golf carts.
Enjoy a delicious seafood dish from Brew River restaurant in Downtown Salisbury.
Evolution Craft Brewing has a great selection of items for Downtown Salisbury residents to try.
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Victorian and Colonial Revival homes in downtown
Homes in Downtown Salisbury are often Victorian-style houses with spacious front porches that wrap around the home and turret windows. There are also large Colonial Revival homes and traditional foursquares with symmetrical facades. Homes come in many colors, including white, yellow, blue and red, and are typically close together, but some have good-sized yards. Sidewalks line the streets, which are shaded by mature trees on each side. Homebuyers can find a four-bedroom home under $100,000 if they're willing to put in a little work to fix it up. Well-kept houses in the area typically cost between $250,000 and $350,000. Condos in the commercial areas of the neighborhood cost around $150,000 for one bedroom or $250,000 for two bedrooms.
Colorful Victorian homes line some of the streets in Downtown Salisbury.
Well manicured lawns are a staple of Downtown Salisbury homes.
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Vibrant event schedule in Downtown Salisbury
There is always something going on in Downtown Salisbury for residents to enjoy. "We have a lot of events going on. Every month, we have an arts event called Third Friday. Vendors set up outside, and we have a band and other activities relating to a theme," says Vanessa Junkin, the Marketing and Outreach Manager for the city's Arts, Business and Culture Department. "We have a summer concert series at the amphitheater called Friday Night Live." The city also hosts the Hops on the River beer-tasting event and the Maryland Folk Festival, which features live performances, food vendors, and a marketplace.
Salisbury is known as the "Capital of the Eastern Shore".
Many who work in Downtown Salisbury can be seen taking walks during their lunch breaks.
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Scenic riverfront parks
Residents can visit popular outdoor recreation areas like Salisbury City Park. This extensive riverside park offers room for fishing, tennis courts, walking and biking paths and playgrounds. Residents can bring a picnic and gather with friends and family at one of the pavilions or picnic tables. The Salisbury Zoo is located in the middle of the park and hosts several species of animals, including monkeys, bears, bison and wolves. City Park also has a small skate park where skating enthusiasts can work on their skills. Residents looking to spend a day on the water can put a boat in at the Riverside Boat Ramp, just off Riverside Drive on the river's south bank. The Salisbury Riverwalk is a concrete path that allows residents to take a relaxing stroll along the river.
Take the dogs out for a walk through Downtown Salisbury's City Park.
The charming Riverwalk Park in Downtown Salisbury offers a picturesque landscape for a stroll.
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Getting around the Eastern Shore
Salisbury Parkway is the main east-to-west road through town and gives Downtown Salisbury residents an easy way to get around. The road connects to U.S. Route 50 on either side of the city, giving residents a route east to the shore or west inland towards Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Residents can also use Shore Transit to get around if they prefer public transportation.
Downtown Salisbury has an outdoor amphitheater for community events,
The Salisbury Marina is a short distance from most Downtown Salisbury residents.
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Highly-rated Wicomico County schools
Students in Downtown Salisbury might attend West Salisbury Elementary School, North Salisbury Elementary School, Salisbury Middle School and Wicomico High School. North Salisbury Elementary is rated an A-minus by Niche, while West Salisbury is rated a B-plus. Salisbury Middle School gets a B-minus rating, and Wicomico High is rated a B overall. The high school serves approximately 1,200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. The school offers a JROTC program and an Interactive Media career program, which allows students to learn software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere to produce photos, graphic design and videos.
Wicomico High School in Downtown Salisbury scores an overall B rating from Niche.com.
Students will love the friendly and dedicated staff at West Salisbury Elementary School.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
253
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,545
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,199
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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