Moving to Salisbury: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Salisbury means joining Maryland's real, largest Eastern Shore city -- genuinely independent of the DC and Baltimore metros, anchored by Perdue Farms' world headquarters and Salisbury University.

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Maryland's most affordable Tier A market

Salisbury's $205,854 typical home value is the cheapest Tier A housing market in this Maryland buildout, though a real, disclosed 19.3% YoY increase means prices are rising quickly.

Two real, substantial institutional anchors

Perdue Farms' genuine world headquarters and Salisbury University both anchor real, substantial local employment and identity.

Weigh crime and schools honestly

Salisbury's real, disclosed crime rate runs higher than 96% of Maryland communities per one source, and schools carry a real, disclosed underperforming proficiency figure -- research this honestly before relocating.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.