Reisterstown, MD โ City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Baltimore County ยท Maryland
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Reisterstown based on 8 key metrics โ compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
27,764
2023 ACS
Median Income
$79,812
2023
Median Home Value
$332,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,599
2023
Median Age
39.5
Unemployment
9.7%
Cost of Living Index
137.5
100 = national avg
Reisterstown is a city in Baltimore County, Maryland, with a population of 27,764 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Reisterstown is one of the communities in Maryland.
The median household income in Reisterstown is $79,812, and the median home value is $332,300. The cost of living index is 137.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,599 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, and the median age is 39.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
27,764
Male
12,898
46.5%
Female
14,866
53.5%
Median Age
39.5
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
28.4%
High School or Higher
41.2%
Foreign Born
18.2%
Veterans
3.7%
Married
34.0%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.656
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
40.7%
Foreign Born
18.2%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
2,132 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
92.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
26,401
English Only
80.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
1,453 speakers
Limited English
7.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
92.7%
Limited English Proficiency
7.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,022
3.7% of population
Disability Rate
27.2%
278 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$76,116
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
993
97.2%
Female Veterans
29
2.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$76,116
Non-Veteran Income
$45,404
Difference
$30,712
67.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
278
Without Disability
744
Disability Rate
27.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
14,521
#1 Ancestry
German
9.3% (2,585)
#2 Ancestry
American
8.0% (2,212)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
7.0% (1,931)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
10,576
Family Households
6,850
64.8%
Married Couples
4,251
40.2%
Non-Family Households
3,726
35.2%
Single Mother Households
2,272
21.5%
Single Father Households
327
3.1%
Living Alone
2,860
27.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
5,935
In Married Couple
3,720
62.7%
With Single Mother
2,055
34.6%
With Single Father
160
2.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$113,232
Married Couple Income
$144,943
Single Mother Income
$54,475
Single Father Income
$87,733
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
487
Grandparents Responsible
173
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$79,812
+9% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,090
+11% vs national
Poverty Rate
11.8%
-13% vs national
Gini Index
0.4364
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
9.7%
+86% vs national
SNAP Recipients
13.0%
of households
How Reisterstown Compares
Reisterstown vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Reisterstown is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Reisterstown, MD has a median household income of $79,812, making it the 8,977th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher median household income than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Reisterstown, MD has a per capita income of $41,090, making it the 7,911th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher per capita income than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Reisterstown, MD has a poverty rate of 11.8%, making it the 14,476th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher poverty rate than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Reisterstown, MD has a unemployment rate of 9.7%, making it the 4,258th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher unemployment rate than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Reisterstown. The median household income here is $79,812.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
+106% vs MD avg
Labor Force
14,648
Employed
13,229
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
39.5
Work from Home
14.7%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$137.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
137.5
100 = national avg
+37.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,514
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$143,033
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,511
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,857
per month
The median household income in Reisterstown, MD is $79,812, which is 9.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,090. The poverty rate of 11.8% is higher than the MD state average of 9.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4364, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 14,648. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 137.5, which is 37.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 175.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,514 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin โ January 2026
Median Sale Price
$312,770
Median List Price
$418,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Days on Market
55
Active Inventory
29
Months of Supply
1.5
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$401,798
ZHVI โ January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,490
ZORI โ January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
42.1%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
35.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.3%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
19
New Listings
15
Pending Sales
14
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$200
Median List $/SF
$229
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Reisterstown, MD? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, home prices have risen 434.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 46.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 61.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 38.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD housing market rather than Reisterstown alone.
Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Reisterstown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Reisterstown is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Reisterstown, MD has a median home value of $332,300, making it the 6,127th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher median home value than 78% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Reisterstown, MD has a median rent of $1,599, making it the 3,553rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher median rent than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Reisterstown, MD has a price per square foot of $200, making it the 8,048th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher price per square foot than 61% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Reisterstown, MD has a rent burden of 24.0%, making it the 4,183rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Reisterstown has a higher rent burden than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$332,300
Median Rent
$1,599
Total Housing Units
11,153
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Owner Occupied
61.6%
Renter Occupied
38.4%
Median Property Tax
$3,647
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,475
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,647
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.10%
of home value
Median Home Value
$332,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,691
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,647) by the median home value ($332,300). In Reisterstown, MD, this works out to an effective rate of 1.10%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Reisterstown, MD is $312,770 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 55 days on the market. 42.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $200. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,490/month. About 61.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 11,153 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,647. The effective tax rate is 1.10%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Reisterstown. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
24
Public Assistance
$58.9M
Individual Assistance
$2.7M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 24 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,363
Total Claims Paid
$70,268,982
Avg Claim Payout
$20,895
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
37
Federal Funding
$7,725,113
Properties Protected
50
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 23 | $204,080 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $489,121 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $3,878,875 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 2 | $1,573,862 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $72,850 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Reisterstown has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (6 declarations). 3,363 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $58,908,452 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,701,803 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.5%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.1%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Reisterstown has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Northwest Hospital Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hospital Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Springfield Hospital Center | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | โ | โ |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | โ | โ |
| Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital | 9.8 mi | Childrens | โ | โ |
| Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
70.3%
-11% vs national
Public Transit
3.2%
+251% vs national
Work From Home
14.7%
+58% vs national
Carpool
9.6%
Walk
1.1%
How Reisterstown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Reisterstown, MD covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.7% work from home, which is above the MD state average of 13.4%. Public transit is used by 3.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.6% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
80.4%
of households
No Internet
3.6%
of households
Total Households
10,576
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.9%
of households
Smartphone
88.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
87.0%
of households
Tablet
72.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.9ยข
per kWh
-6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
13.0ยข
per kWh
-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
10.0ยข
per kWh
-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$166
residential
+13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
5% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh
Residential electricity in Maryland averages 17.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $166. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Reisterstown vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)
Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
94.1% of households in Reisterstown have broadband internet access. 80.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Reisterstown is located in Baltimore County, MD. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Reisterstown.
Election Overview
Source: Baltimore County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
249,958
61.0%
GOP Votes
149,560
36.5%
Total Votes
409,811
Margin
D+24.5%
Shift from 2020
R+2.5pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 249,958 | 149,560 | 409,811 | 61.0% | 36.5% | D+24.5 |
| 2020 | 258,409 | 146,202 | 414,932 | 62.3% | 35.2% | D+27.0 |
| 2016 | 189,437 | 131,009 | 335,017 | 56.5% | 39.1% | D+17.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Baltimore County recorded 409,811 total votes. Democrats won the county with 61.0% of the vote compared to 36.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+24.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Baltimore County has shifted 7.1 percentage points toward Democrats.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
172
Total Assets
$70.1M
Total Income
$34.8M
Per 10K Residents
62.0
nonprofits
-7.9% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
9
Median Assets
$163K
Oldest Active
1934
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $62.8M of $70.1M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Reisterstown
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFReisterstown, MD has 172 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $70.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 28 organizations. 9 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 62.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1934.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
250
Total Approved
$61.7M
Jobs Supported
1,955
Per 10K Residents
90.0
SBA loans
+10.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
50
Top Lender
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
67 loans
Top Industry
Other Services
Data Span
1992โ2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
233
Total Amount
$54.2M
Avg Loan
$232,783
Median Loan
$76,500
SBA Guaranteed
$40.5M(75%)
Jobs Supported
1,611
Loans
17
Total Amount
$7.5M
Avg Loan
$441,000
Median Loan
$269,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
32
13% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$8.6M
14% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$268,672
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owings Mills Car Wash | 5 | $5.0M |
| The Great Cookie | 2 | $2.9M |
| Kris Leigh Catered Living of Severna Park Llc | 1 | $2.9M |
| Stirling Bridge Properties Llc and Stirling Bridge Automotive Llc | 1 | $2.3M |
| Dscs Llc | 1 | $2.1M |
| Holy Mountain Twoinc.(epc)and | 1 | $2.0M |
| Camden Body Llc | 1 | $1.7M |
| Genesis 95 Llc | 1 | $1.3M |
| Your Tennis & Ftness Club Llc | 1 | $1.1M |
| Reisterstown Auto Body | 1 | $1.1M |
Reisterstown, MD has received 250 SBA loans totaling $61.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 233 loans (93% of the total), supporting 1,611 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 17 loans totaling $7.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Reisterstown is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 67 loans. That works out to 90.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
18
Total Population
370,728
Avg Median Income
-$36,924,909
Avg Home Value
-$36,578,681
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21023 | 83 | $81,438 | $625,000 | N/A | 1.1 |
| 21030 | 25,312 | $97,875 | $435,500 | $1,600 | 24.1 |
| 21031 | 25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9 |
| 21048 | 10,002 | $122,801 | $423,900 | $1,500 | 27.3 |
| 21071 | 355 | $138,456 | $451,800 | N/A | 1.5 |
| 21093 | 38,895 | $121,771 | $466,200 | $1,581 | 20.2 |
| 21104 | 5,786 | $199,803 | $659,700 | N/A | 17.1 |
| 21117 | 61,337 | $100,934 | $370,700 | $1,817 | 29.7 |
| 21133 | 31,847 | $84,248 | $302,000 | $1,518 | 9.0 |
| 21136 | 33,778 | $106,559 | $380,200 | $1,471 | 56.2 |
| 21152 | 6,402 | $119,833 | $529,200 | $1,639 | 24.2 |
| 21153 | 519 | $184,643 | $988,200 | N/A | 2.9 |
| 21155 | 3,124 | $124,219 | $537,700 | $1,367 | 22.1 |
| 21163 | 7,031 | $131,154 | $598,700 | $1,370 | 13.6 |
| 21208 | 38,108 | $90,822 | $313,400 | $1,672 | 12.6 |
| 21209 | 30,766 | $87,669 | $418,800 | $1,640 | 6.5 |
| 21244 | 39,545 | $84,849 | $271,200 | $1,538 | 14.1 |
| 21784 | 37,813 | $141,228 | $478,200 | $1,673 | 56.1 |
Reisterstown, MD has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 370,728. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$36,924,909. The average median home value is -$36,578,681. The average median monthly rent is -$185,184,052.
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