Living in Reisterstown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reisterstown · Census data 2020–2024
Reisterstown has 25,582 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $85,543 (17% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $358,700, the median rent is $1,600/month.
Reisterstown at a glance
- Population
- 25,582
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $85,543State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $358,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,600/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Reisterstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Reisterstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reisterstown the median home value is $358,700, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,057 a month in housing costs.
Reisterstown median household income
The median household income in Reisterstown is $85,543 and the income per person is $44,176. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Reisterstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,118
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.42
Reisterstown demographics
- Population
- 25,582
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 10,441
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reisterstown ›
Education in Reisterstown
46.2% of adults 25 and older in Reisterstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reisterstown
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Reisterstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reisterstown | 25,582 | $85,543 | $358,700 | $1,600 |
| Owings Mills | 37,245 | $96,243 | $361,000 | $1,841 |
| Garrison | 9,469 | $102,423 | $331,600 | $1,952 |
| Randallstown | 35,957 | $85,735 | $327,200 | $1,577 |
| Pikesville | 33,524 | $98,465 | $434,500 | $1,707 |
| Milford Mill | 30,829 | $69,711 | $273,600 | $1,653 |
| Eldersburg | 31,695 | $142,954 | $494,300 | $1,705 |
| Mays Chapel | 16,066 | $126,996 | $464,800 | $1,739 |
| Lochearn | 27,074 | $74,707 | $286,000 | $1,460 |
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What is the median household income in Reisterstown, MD?
The median household income in Reisterstown is $85,543, 17% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Reisterstown?
The median home value in Reisterstown is $358,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Reisterstown?
The median gross rent in Reisterstown is $1,600 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Reisterstown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Reisterstown?
The median age in Reisterstown is 41.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Reisterstown?
The average commute to work in Reisterstown is 30 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reisterstown?
The unemployment rate in Reisterstown is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reisterstown?
46.2% of adults in Reisterstown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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