City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Rising Sun, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rising Sun - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,756
Residents
$85,750
Median income
$289,200
Median home
$1,810
Median rent (state)

Rising Sun - the verdict

Rising Sun ranks in the 67th percentile for household income and the 74th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

67th
percentile, household income
63rd
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
74th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rising Sun, MD

Rising Sun is a small town in Maryland, home to 2,756 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Rising Sun households earn a median of $85,750 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.6%. Home values in Rising Sun run a median of $289,200, and the median resident age is 32.5 years. 21.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Rising Sun (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Rising Sun reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 755.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Maryland at 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,810 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 58.6 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

2,756 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$85,750 /yr

Poverty 5.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Rising Sun compare to other US cities?

Here's how Rising Sun stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 67% higher than other cities
Home value 63% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities
Safety 74% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maryland alone, Rising Sun ranks #13 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rising Sun against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Maryland's city distribution

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Rising Sun ranks #345 - the 28th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rising Sun only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#287 of 445
36th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#311 of 479
33rd percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#310 of 450
31st percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#178 of 479
62nd percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#345 of 479
28th percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

67thIncome percentile
74thSafety percentile

67th percentile nationally for median household income · 74th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rising Sun's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rising Sun's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 58 Avg. percentile National median
Rising Sun's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rising Sun's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$289,200 37th percentile more affordable than 37% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rising Sun $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rising Sun, MD Rising Sun, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rising Sun, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rising Sun, MD median $85,750/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rising Sun, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rising Sun, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,756
Median Income
$85,750
Median Home Value
$289,200
Median Age
32.5
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor force participation
65.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
755.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
107.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
647.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,740 residents2,750 residents2,760 residents2,770 residents2,780 residents2,790 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,750 residents 2,761 residents ▲ +0.4%
Rising Sun's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 5
2021 2
2022 3
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.3%
Carpool
8.8%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
3.8%
Work from Home
4.3%

Based on 1,269 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rising Sun sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,810/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.6 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Bartonsville
2,760 people
North Beach
2,769 people
Federalsburg
2,818 people
Paramount-Long Meadow
2,660 people
Emmitsburg
2,855 people
Gambrills
2,862 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rising Sun's 2,756 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Abbeville, GA
2,756 people
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ
2,756 people
Centreville, AL
2,757 people
Bagdad, AZ
2,757 people
Russell Springs, KY
2,755 people
Barnesville, MN
2,757 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rising Sun's $85,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wainwright, AK
$85,750 median income
Kill Devil Hills, NC
$85,747 median income
Rio Rancho, NM
$85,755 median income
New Windsor, NY
$85,755 median income
Conesus Lake, NY
$85,761 median income
Lake Stickney, WA
$85,762 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rising Sun, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rising Sun, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.2% 9.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.2% White 84.2% Black or African American 3.6% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 9.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rising Sun compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rising Sun (this city) 2,756 $85,750
Bartonsville 2,760 $146,641
North Beach 2,769 $81,500
Federalsburg 2,818 $35,432
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rising Sun, MD?

What is the population of Rising Sun, MD? +

Rising Sun, MD counts 2,756 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rising Sun, MD? +

In Rising Sun, the typical household earns $85,750 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rising Sun? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rising Sun; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Rising Sun, MD safe? +

Rising Sun has a total crime rate of 755.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rising Sun, MD? +

Homes in Rising Sun carry a median value of $289,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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