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Salisbury, NY


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Salisbury, New York

Introduction to Salisbury, New York

Salisbury, New York, in Herkimer county, is 20 miles E of Utica, New York and 169 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Utica- Rome metropolitan statistical area. About 12,341 people live in Salisbury.

Salisbury History

Salisbury was originally a part of the Town of Palatine in Montgomery County. It was formed as a separate town on March 3, 1797. Later, on April 7, 1817, it was annexed to Herkimer County. The town was named after Salisbury, Connecticut, from where most of the early settlers came. Salisbury was once inhabited by Native Americans and was first settled in by Europeans in the late 1700s.

Salisbury and nearby Attractions

  • Little Falls Historical Society Museum
  • Adirondack Park
  • Caroga Historical Association & Museum
  • Morehouse Historical Museum
  • Herkimer County Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Salisbury

Salisbury offers several recreational facilities for both its residents and visitors. You can spend your free time at the Adirondack Park. The Herkimer Home State Historic Site is also a popular local spot. Some of the other popular tourist attractions near Salisbury are the Fort Plain Museum, Little Falls Historical Society Museum and the Morehouse Historical Museum. In addition, the town organizes several special events and festivals throughout the year.

Salisbury Transportation

Air transportation is available from Republic Airport.

Salisbury Higher Education

Hofstra University and the New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury are close by.

High Points

Salisbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Salisbury Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Salisbury Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Salisbury Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Salisbury People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Salisbury Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Salisbury, NY

Comparing Salisbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built26
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents12
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