Is Salisbury, MD 21801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Salisbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Salisbury, MD 21801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $333,266. Overall, Salisbury is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wicomico County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Salisbury ranks #221 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tyaskin 21865 (0% sold over asking) or Sharptown 21861 (0% sold over asking), while Willards 21874 (50% sold over asking) and Mardela Springs 21837 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.