The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01952 sells for about $599,722, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,691 a month.
ZIP 01952 — Salisbury
The Salisbury housing market is currently experiencing a correction, with median prices down 16.7% year-over-year as inventory levels rise and buyer demand cools. High interest rates and seasonal volatility are primary drivers of this trend, leading to a more balanced market compared to the previous year's peak. Figures for specific metrics like net migration and foreclosure rates are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for seasonal vacationers, retirees, and those seeking a coastal lifestyle, though it also attracts commuters willing to trade longer drive times for beach access.
Median prices moved down 16.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 01952, Essex County MA
Crime rates in Salisbury are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Triton Regional School District, which generally maintains solid performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area faces significant coastal flood risks due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Merrimack River, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by seasonal tourism and proximity to the Newburyport employment hub, with limited new large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuters primarily rely on I-95 and Route 1 for access to Boston and the North Shore employment centers, with limited public transit options available.
The area is anchored by Salisbury Beach State Reservation, offering extensive beach access, boardwalks, and proximity to the Merrimack River for boating and fishing.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand, leading to high vacancy pressure in winter and significant short-term rental activity during summer months.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and small retail, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs in Newburyport and Boston.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via I-95 and Route 1; public transit is minimal, though commuter rail access is available in nearby Newburyport.
Development is strictly regulated by coastal zoning laws, with current focus on flood-resilient infrastructure and small-scale residential improvements.
The Essex County appraisal process is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Salisbury Assessor's office.
Parcels are served by the Triton Regional School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high flood and wind exposure, with many properties requiring NFIP coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.519.4 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.114.2 mi
- Water Park of New England3.817.5 mi
- Fun City Trampoline Park Salem4.317.9 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen4.516 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.519.4 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.619.8 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.7 mi
- The Brook4.24.1 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.315 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.62.7 mi
- The Brook4.24.1 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.711.7 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.65 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.73 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.619.8 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.711.7 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.717.3 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.616.3 mi
- Cape Ann Whale Watch4.819 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.62.7 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.65 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.84.6 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.73 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.610.4 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.519.1 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.411.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.616.8 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.911 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.412.2 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.210.6 mi
- Renaissance Golf Club4.69.5 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.54.1 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.7 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.56.4 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.73.9 mi
- Shaw's4.112 mi
- Marini Farm Stand4.610.7 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.629.2 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.617 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major state-run beach and recreation area.
Protected wetlands and birding area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).