At a Glance
Median Income
$79,812
$41,090 per capita
Home Value
$332,300
Zillow: $405,136
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Reisterstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reisterstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reisterstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reisterstown residents earn a median household income of $79,812 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,090. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reisterstown is $332,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,136. Median rent is $1,599/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Reisterstown reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K.
Education
42.3% of adults in Reisterstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reisterstown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population27,764
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density5,455/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,812
Per Capita$41,090
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A
Home Value$332,300
Rent$1,599
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$405,136
Housing Units11,219
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property1,038/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation707 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Reisterstown was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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