Electricity rates in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of renter households (74%). Salisbury, Maryland has 33,080 residents in 13,048 households; 64.9% heat with electricity.
Households in Salisbury, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Salisbury on the map
Wicomico County, with Salisbury marked
Who supplies Salisbury
Wicomico County lists 2 utilities for Salisbury, MD, a city of 33,080: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Wicomico County page.
Housing and heating in Salisbury
Salisbury, MD: 7,013 of 14,601 homes were built before 1980 and 4,505 in 2000 or later. Salisbury, MD has 5,590 detached houses, 5,300 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 61 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Salisbury, MD
% of homes by decade built, Salisbury, MD
- 13pre-40
- 440s
- 850s
- 760s
- 1570s
- 1380s
- 990s
- 2000s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Salisbury, MD
| Salisbury, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD, median year built | 1982 | 1983 | -1 years | 16 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, built before 1980 | 48.0% | 45.6% | +2.4 points | 23 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, built 2000 or later | 30.9% | 26.3% | +4.5 points | 10 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, detached houses | 38.3% | 69.6% | -31.3 points | 28 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 36.3% | 15.9% | +20.4 points | 12 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, mobile homes | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6 points | 12 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, renter households | 74.3% | 39.3% | +35.0 points | 1 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, median home value | $217,500 | $238,900 | -$21,400 | 39 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,247 | $1,238 | +$9 | 40 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, people per household | 2.43 | 2.50 | -0.07 | 33 of 41 |
Facts about Salisbury
- Residents of Salisbury, MD, ACS 2023
- 33,08035 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Salisbury, MD
- $56,40240 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Salisbury, MD
- 13,0482.54 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Salisbury, MD
- 25.7%3,347 owners and 9,701 renter households
- Housing units in Salisbury, MD
- 14,6011,553 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Salisbury, MD
- 64.9%8,474 of 13,048 homes
- Land area of Salisbury, MD
- 13.8 sq mi2,395.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Salisbury, MD
- 3.5%at 929 kWh a month over the $56,402 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Salisbury, MD
- 105NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 317.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Salisbury, MD
- 19827,013 of 14,601 homes (48.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Salisbury, MD
- $217,500$1,247 gross rent a month, 6.88% of value a year
Who lives in Salisbury: income, cars, homes
Of 15,023 workers in Salisbury, MD, 725 work from home, 11,294 drive alone, 152 ride transit and 572 walk. In Salisbury, MD, 4,957 of 9,418 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,248 households moved in since 2018 and 748 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 7,933 residents of Salisbury, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 29.9. In Salisbury, MD, 4,093 of 13,048 households earn under $35,000, 4,133 $35,000-$75,000, 3,326 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,496 $150,000 or more. In Salisbury, MD, 1,506 households own no vehicle and 5,607 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Salisbury, MD homes: 7,467 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,333 none or one, median 4.9 rooms.
Household income in Salisbury, MD
| Salisbury, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD, households under $35,000 | 31.4% | 3 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, households $150,000 or more | 11.5% | 40 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, residents below poverty | 24.8% | 2 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, median age | 29.9 | 40 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.1% | 35 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, households without a vehicle | 11.5% | 8 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 43.0% | 39 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, workers at home | 4.8% | 41 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, cost-burdened renters | 52.6% | 13 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, moved in since 2018 | 55.5% | 1 of 41 |
| Salisbury, MD, moved in before 2000 | 5.7% | 41 of 41 |
Cost of living with electricity in Salisbury
Salisbury, MD: 13,048 households at $1,795 a year per home for electricity (Wicomico County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $23.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,411 a year per household.
| Group in Salisbury, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Salisbury, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD, all households | 13,048 | $1,795 | $23.4 million | 3.18% |
| Salisbury, MD, homeowners | 3,347 | $2,071 | $6.9 million | 3.67% |
| Salisbury, MD, renters | 9,701 | $1,386 | $13.4 million | 2.46% |
Outage risk around Salisbury
Salisbury, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 100 wind and 5 tornado, 317.4 per 100,000 residents of 33,080. Top gust near Salisbury, MD: 91 knots, 105 mph. Damage near Salisbury, MD: $1.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Salisbury, MD
wind and tornado reports, Salisbury, MD
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| Salisbury, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD, 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2019 | 22 | 1 | 23 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2022 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2023 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2024 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Salisbury, MD, 2025 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Analyst note on Salisbury
Household income in Salisbury, MD is $56,402; 3,347 of its 13,048 households own. 8,474 of the 13,048 occupied homes in Salisbury, MD heat with electricity. Salisbury, MD counts 33,080 residents in 13,048 households, on 13.8 square miles.
Salisbury, MD has 14,601 housing units, 1,553 of them vacant or seasonal. Salisbury, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest people working from home (4.8% of workers). Salisbury, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median rent ($1,247 a month).
Salisbury, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (65%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Salisbury
Compare Salisbury with nearby cities
| City near Salisbury, MD | Distance from Salisbury | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 33,080 | $56,402 | 1982 | $217,500 | 105 | 4.8% |
| Annapolis, MD | 64.5 mi northwest | 40,744 (+7,664) | $104,257 (+$47,855) | 1974 (-8 yr) | $510,200 (+$292,700) | 266 (+161) | 17.4% (+12.5 pts) |
| Severna Park, MD | 72.1 mi northwest | 39,499 (+6,419) | $168,091 (+$111,689) | 1978 (-4 yr) | $633,600 (+$416,100) | 345 (+240) | 21.8% (+16.9 pts) |
| Waldorf, MD | 73.9 mi west | 82,541 (+49,461) | $115,453 (+$59,051) | 1992 (+10 yr) | $383,100 (+$165,600) | 254 (+149) | 14.3% (+9.5 pts) |
| Bowie, MD | 74.0 mi northwest | 57,771 (+24,691) | $141,831 (+$85,429) | 1981 (-1 yr) | $442,000 (+$224,500) | 491 (+386) | 23.8% (+18.9 pts) |
| Pasadena, MD | 75.2 mi northwest | 32,717 (-363) | $119,393 (+$62,991) | 1995 (+13 yr) | $406,900 (+$189,400) | 364 (+259) | 19.1% (+14.3 pts) |
ZIP codes in Salisbury
| ZIP area touching Salisbury, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Salisbury | Share of Salisbury's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21804 (Salisbury, MD) | 10.0% | 49.9% |
| 21801 (Salisbury, MD) | 16.3% | 47.3% |
| 21875 (Salisbury, MD) | 1.6% | 2.8% |
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Questions on Salisbury
Salisbury: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Salisbury, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Wicomico County lists 2 utilities.
Salisbury: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Salisbury, MD: rank 35 of 41 by its 33,080 residents, rank 40 of 41 by $56,402 median income.
Salisbury: how many homes heat with electricity?
Salisbury, MD: 8,474 of 13,048 occupied homes, 64.9%; Wicomico County 59.8%.
Salisbury: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 3.5% of the $56,402 median income in Salisbury, MD.
Salisbury: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Salisbury, MD may be closed.
Salisbury: damaging storms reported nearby?
105 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Salisbury, MD, 2015 to 2025, 317.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Salisbury?
Salisbury, MD: median home built 1982; 7,013 of 14,601 homes (48.0%) predate 1980, 5,590 are detached and 5,300 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Salisbury, MD work from home?
725 of 15,023 workers.
How many Salisbury, MD renters struggle with rent?
4,957 of 9,418 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Salisbury, MD live below the poverty line?
7,933 residents.