As of September 2026, the typical home in the Salisbury metro costs $423,968 and typical rent is $1,947/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 18 and a gross rental yield of 5.5%. Salisbury scores 37/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #166 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Salisbury metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 18 on a typical home value of $423,968 and typical rent of $1,947/month — a gross rental yield of 5.5% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $423,968 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,947/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 18 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Star Score | 37/100 ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #166 of 174 |
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Assumable-mortgage pocket: 26.3% of MD's 2019-21 mortgage originations were government-backed (FHA/VA/USDA) — assumable by law, mostly at ~3% rates. VA loans can be assumed by non-veterans, including for investment purchases. The Assumability Index →
National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Salisbury scores 37/100 on the Star Score index (#166 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 5.5% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
18 — the typical home value ($423,968) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,947/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $423,968 and rent of $1,947/month (5.5% gross yield), Salisbury can work for BRRRR in select submarkets, but higher prices or thinner yields mean deals need bigger discounts to snowball.
Typical asking rent in the Salisbury metro is $1,947 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.