Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Salisbury, MD metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Salisbury, MD metro area's all-transactions index changed +3.4% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +2.2% for Maryland and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 192nd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
- 5-year change
- +50.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- +227%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 192nd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Salisbury, MD vs Maryland and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Salisbury, MD: 326.6
- Maryland: 348.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | MD | U.S. | Gap vs MD | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.4% | +2.2% | +3.0% | +1.2 pts | +0.4 pts |
| 3 years | +15.2% | +11.2% | +12.9% | +3.9 pts | +2.3 pts |
| 5 years | +50.8% | +32.0% | +41.3% | +18.8 pts | +9.5 pts |
| 10 years | +95.8% | +63.8% | +93.3% | +32.0 pts | +2.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +227% | +248% | +292% | −21.4 pts | −65.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Salisbury, MD area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 · Salisbury, MD area | MD | +5.0% | +50.6% | +268% | 70% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Salisbury, MD area
Salisbury, MD area's index peaked in Q4 2007, fell 31.4% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q3 2021, about 13.8 years after the top. Today it sits +42.4% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q4 2007 | Q4 2013 | -31.4% | Q3 2021 (13.8 yrs) | +42.4% |
| MD | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -25.3% | Q2 2021 (14 yrs) | +35.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Salisbury, MD area's index has changed +47.5% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | MD after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.4% | -1.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.9% | +1.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +21.6% | +6.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +40.8% | +17.8% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +47.5% | +57.2% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Salisbury, MD area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +221% | $964,252 |
| Q2 2000 | +190% | $869,667 |
| Q2 2005 | +74.2% | $522,496 |
| Q2 2010 | +71.6% | $514,889 |
| Q2 2015 | +95.1% | $585,338 |
| Q2 2020 | +66.8% | $500,526 |
| Q2 2021 | +50.8% | $452,445 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.2% | $345,530 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.4% | $310,330 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Salisbury, MD area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Salisbury, MD metro area shows changes of +3.4% over one year, +50.8% over five years, and +95.8% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +227% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Salisbury, MD area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +0.4 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +9.5 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.