Rising Sun, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Harford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,756 Population 1,670/sq mi density
$85,750 Median Income $35,466 per capita
$289,200 Home Value $405,517 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime/100K 647 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$289,200 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rising Sun, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,750
14% above
$35,466 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
3% above
Zillow: $405,517
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Rising Sun Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rising Sun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
103%
Rent
102%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rising Sun a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rising Sun residents earn a median household income of $85,750 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,466. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rising Sun is $289,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,517. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 28.7% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Rising Sun reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 647/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Rising Sun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rising Sun has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,756
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,750
Per Capita$35,466
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$1,183
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$405,517
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property647/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,205/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation335 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Rising Sun was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.