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Reisterstown, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population

25,582

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

5,024

ZIP codes

0

Reisterstown and its ZIP codes

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Reisterstown at a glance

  • Reisterstown is about 7.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • It is the 54th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,543 a year, 17% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,700 (15% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,600 a month.

Local data for Reisterstown, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Reisterstown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,543

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$358,700

Median rent

$1,600/mo

Homeownership

66.2%

Bachelor's or higher

46.2%

Median age

41.8

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,533), Irish Americans (1,961), Indian Americans (1,037).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Reisterstown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,175

369,662 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,953

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.5B

FY 2026, $9,937 per person

Baltimore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Reisterstown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.7%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit4.5%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home24.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Reisterstown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

2,155

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,097

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 27°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Reisterstown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities near Reisterstown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Owings MillsCensus-designated place3.3 mi9.5
GarrisonCensus-designated place5.4 mi3.2
RandallstownCensus-designated place6.3 mi10.2
EldersburgCensus-designated place7.5 mi39.8
PikesvilleCensus-designated place7.8 mi12.3
Milford MillCensus-designated place8.3 mi6.9
Mays ChapelCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.5
LochearnCensus-designated place9.2 mi5.6
SykesvilleTown10 mi1.6
CockeysvilleCensus-designated place11 mi12
LuthervilleCensus-designated place11 mi2.1
HampsteadTown11 mi3.3
WoodlawnCensus-designated place11 mi9.5
TowsonCensus-designated place12 mi14.2
TimoniumCensus-designated place12 mi5.7
Ellicott CityCensus-designated place13 mi30

Frequently asked questions

What county is Reisterstown, MD in?
Reisterstown is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Reisterstown, MD?
About 25,582 people live in Reisterstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Reisterstown?
Nearby places include Owings Mills (3.3 mi), Garrison (5.4 mi), Randallstown (6.3 mi), Eldersburg (7.5 mi), Pikesville (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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