Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Rising Sun is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,756. Residents earn $85,750 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rising Sun receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rising Sun offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rising Sun is $85,750, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Rising Sun is $289,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Rising Sun is below the national average at 277 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,318 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rising Sun experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,750 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,466 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,318 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,155 |
| County GDP | $17,906M |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Healthcare | 665 |
| Retail | 664 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.54% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $289,200 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $390,886 |
| Median List Price | $368,900 |
| Median List Price | $368,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,183 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.54% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,205/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Total Violent | 277.4/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 34.7/100K |
| Assault | 242.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,317.6/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 173.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,144.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 34.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7014°N, 76.0602°W |
| County FIPS | 24025 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Retail Stores | 664 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |