At a Glance
Median Income
$85,750
$35,466 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
Zillow: $390,886
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
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 3.8% (6% 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 $390,886. 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 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,756
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,750
Per Capita$35,466
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$1,183
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$390,886
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property822/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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