Blended score for Salisbury's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

11.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Google Places amenity density

90 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores2

Parks17

Schools4

Transit stops20

Pharmacies2

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Koontz Elementary

3 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

1.9

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 478
Student:teacher ratio: 12.6:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Middle

Knox Middle

1.71 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 517
Student:teacher ratio: 16.7:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

High

Rowan Co Early College

1.81 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 239
Student:teacher ratio: 26.6:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Salisbury's center to Downtown Charlotte.

43 min

typical drive time

42.6 mi

distance

40 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Salisbury, from Rowan County Airport.

43°F

Cities near Salisbury

Lexington · 14.2 mi Kannapolis · 14.9 mi Denton · 18.1 mi Mocksville · 18.3 mi Concord · 20.2 mi Mooresville · 22.1 mi

ZIP codes in Salisbury

28144 · 251 for sale 28146 · 203 for sale 28147 · 150 for sale 28039 · 6 for sale 28114 · 61 for sale

Salisbury real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Salisbury right now?+

There are currently 585 active listings in Salisbury, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Salisbury?+

The median list price for active listings in Salisbury is $319,900. Homes are spending an average of 98 days on market.

Is Salisbury's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Salisbury have risen 9.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Salisbury?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Salisbury are none, Oxford Station, Country Club Hills.

What schools serve Salisbury?+

The closest public schools to Salisbury's center are Koontz Elementary, Knox Middle, Rowan Co Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Salisbury walkable?+

Salisbury's center has a walkability score of 69 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Salisbury?+

The typical drive from Salisbury's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 43 minutes (42.6 miles).

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina), Triad MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.