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Salisbury, Massachusetts
Population: 7,827
Located in Essex County
Salisbury is a quaint seaside New England town on the northern border of Massachusetts. Historically, a favorite summertime family resort, with 5 miles of the most pristine beaches and entertainment for the whole family.
Incorporated in 1638, Salisbury has a population of 8,500. Salisbury's easy access to and from interstates 495 and 95 make it a perfect location to do business and raise a family. Salisbury boasts a new elementary school, and a recently updated Regional High School with room for growth.
Antique shopping is a wonderful experience in Salisbury's shops and antique barns. Salisbury is full of exciting and fun filled places to visit, enjoy 5 miles of sandy beach, and the seaside entertainment area. Day or night Salisbury Beach has something to offer to the entire family.
The beauty of older homes still exists in Salisbury on Ring's Island, once a colonial fishing village on the Merrimack River and now home to a neighborhood of restored antique homes and riverfront businesses for all to enjoy. Newer homes are also being built, but homes here come with a price tag, that although typical for the area, may seem a little steep for a newcomer to the area. A one bedroom condo with less than 900 square feet costs in the region of $137,000. A single family home with three bedrooms, a finished basement and 3,600 square feet costs around $490,000. Of course, there are always homes that may cost less than that.
Just three miles from the town of Salisbury, is Salisbury Beach. Salisbury Beach is one of the state's most popular ocean beaches stretching for 3.8 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. This 521-acre park offers swimming, boating, fishing and camping, and is very popular with trailer campers. Facilities include a 481-site campground with newly renovated bathhouses, an extensive day-use parking lot, three new comfort stations for the beach going public with over the dune boardwalks, and a new playground and pavilion area. The facility also has two boat ramps that are located on the Merrimack River at the campground's southern edge. In the fall and winter, harbor seals often sun themselves on the jetty. The town of Salisbury is a pleasant place to live. Residents enjoy their clean community with upscale amenities. Come to Salisbury to see how this New England community can meet all your needs.
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