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Living in
Reisterstown.
Reisterstown is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Reisterstown
If you're considering Reisterstown, understand that you're choosing a true Baltimore commuter suburb—expect a 28-minute average commute into the city, though that's reasonable for this region. The median home price around $359,000 and median rent at $1,599 are moderate for the Baltimore area, and the 4.0% unemployment rate suggests a fairly stable job market locally. The community is genuinely diverse, with a significant Jewish community alongside White, Black, and Asian residents, plus a growing Latino community, which translates to real cultural variety in schools, institutions, and neighborhood character.
Reisterstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Reisterstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Reisterstown, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.4%), and 5.8% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Reisterstown
In Reisterstown, rent runs 6% below the MD average, and home values are 15% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,829
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $411,138 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Reisterstown
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Reisterstown, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Reisterstown: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Reisterstown is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Reisterstown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.9 min avg
How Reisterstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Reisterstown, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 22% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, which covers Reisterstown, runs 22% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
400.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,400.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Baltimore County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baltimore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baltimore County, which includes Reisterstown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.4M |
| 2022 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,000 |
| 2021 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Dense Fog | $333,500 |
| 2019 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 64 | Flood | $8.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Reisterstown is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baltimore County, which includes Reisterstown, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Reisterstown is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Reisterstown has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.58" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.14" |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.84" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.11" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.19" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Reisterstown
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Reisterstown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Randallstown
Springfield Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 8.8 mi away · Sykesville
Carroll Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Westminster
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Reisterstown
Reisterstown's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Reisterstown (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,136 students · in-state tuition $12,186 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,869 students · in-state tuition $59,150 · 79% graduate · median earnings $90,179 (10 yrs after entry)
Baltimore City Community College
13.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,700 students · in-state tuition $3,314 · 33% graduate · median earnings $39,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,102 students · in-state tuition $41,278 · 66% graduate · median earnings $69,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,844 students · in-state tuition $7,418 · 38% graduate · median earnings $53,198 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hampton National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Reisterstown
Reisterstown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hampton National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
17 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
19 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
31 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
31 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
32 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
34 mi awayPublic Libraries in Reisterstown
Reisterstown Branch
21 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown
Cities Near Reisterstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Reisterstown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Reisterstown FAQ
Is Reisterstown, Maryland affordable?⌄
Reisterstown's median rent is $1,600/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $85,543/year. Median home value is $358,700.
Is Reisterstown, Maryland safe?⌄
Reisterstown is policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 401 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2400 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Reisterstown, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Reisterstown, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Reisterstown, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Reisterstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,600/month and median household income is $85,543/year. The median home value is $358,700. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Reisterstown, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Reisterstown is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from