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Salisbury, MD 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Salisbury
Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Salisbury is a vibrant city popular for its antique shopping and cultural events. Residents also enjoy nearby parks and rivers as well as…
Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Salisbury is a vibrant city popular for its antique shopping and cultural events. Residents also enjoy nearby parks and rivers as well as easy access to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. With affordable housing and pleasant temperatures, 55+ communities in Salisbury is a popular retirement destination for active adults.
Climate & Geography in Salisbury
Salisbury has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. There is more than average rainfall, less than average snow, and about 207 days of sun each year. Atlantic nor’easters, a type of ocean storm, can bring heavier precipitation in the winter.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in the Salisbury Area
Residents seeking outdoor recreation can head to Pemberton Historical Park on the southwest border of the city. This expansive greenspace features nature trails as well as a historic house. Leonards Mill Park on the northeast side has bridges ideal for fishing, walking trails, and boat launches as well as a softball field and a family park. For more outdoor sports, retirees can enjoy the two golf clubs located in Salisbury.
Downtown Salisbury is the main shopping district and is especially noted for its antique shops. This area also hosts the National Folk Festival, an annual music festival with an artisan marketplace, and the weekly Park and Flea market, a year-round market with produce, antiques, and plants. In addition, residents enjoy the Riverwalk along the Wicomico River that runs through the heart of downtown.
Salisbury is a half-hour from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and under an hour to the beaches on the Atlantic Coast. For more cultural events and entertainment, Dover is just over an hour away, and Wilmington and Washington, D.C. are two hours away.
Salisbury Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Salisbury is lower than the national average because of very low housing and transportation costs. Other factors like utilities, health care, and groceries are above average.
Maryland does not tax Social Security, and while other forms of retirement income are taxed, there are deductions available. Property taxes are average, and there is a Homestead Tax Credit to limit the assessed property value. In addition, sales taxes are lower than average at 6 percent statewide which is advantageous for Salisbury 55+ community residents on a budget.
Health Care in Salisbury
The Salisbury metro area scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 17 communities across the country.
The only hospital in Salisbury, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, is rated high performing by U.S. News. Other high performing hospitals include Beebe Healthcare-Lewes in Lewes, Delaware, and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Salisbury, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Salisbury has 216 homes, the largest has 216 homes, and the average community consists of 216 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Salisbury. The most recent community started in Salisbury include SummersGate. There is also 1 community in Salisbury that offers new construction homes, including SummersGate.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Salisbury.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Salisbury stay on the market for around 1414 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $424,255, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in SummersGate average around $424,255.
7 communities near Salisbury
61 homes near Salisbury
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,788 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,052 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,574 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,598 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,975 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,621 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,648 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,568 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,416 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,181 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,478 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,528 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,649 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,710 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,125 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,866 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,518 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,892 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,640 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,591 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,507 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,292 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Salisbury, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Salisbury has 216 homes, the largest has 216 homes, and the average community consists of 216 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Salisbury. The most recent community started in Salisbury include SummersGate. There is also 1 community in Salisbury that offers new construction homes, including SummersGate.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Salisbury.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Salisbury stay on the market for around 1414 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $424,255, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in SummersGate average around $424,255.
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