The Town FilesRising Sun, Maryland
Town in Cecil County · population 2,740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,100
- Household income
- $85,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 35.5
Rising Sun is a town of 2,740 people in Cecil County, Maryland. The median home is worth $309,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 72% of Maryland towns.
How Rising Sun ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rising Sun is worth $309,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $85,563, which is more affordable than 61% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,210 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rising Sun | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,210 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $85,563 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rising Sun
| People | Rising Sun | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Rising Sun
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 1, 2023.
Severe weather in Cecil County since 1996
Cecil County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Cecil County
Cecil County had 36,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Rising Sun itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Rising Sun
3 public schools with 1,618 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Middle School | 6-8 | 610 | 13.9 |
| Rising Sun Elementary | PK-5 | 610 | 14.9 |
| Calvert Elementary | PK-5 | 398 | 15.3 |
Towns near Rising Sun
- West Nottingham, PA2.5 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,900
- East Nottingham, PA6.3 mi · 8,982 people · home $412,500
- Little Britain, PA6.4 mi · 4,118 people · home $375,500
- Oxford, PA7.2 mi · 5,736 people · home $313,800
- Fulton, PA8.2 mi · 3,214 people · home $262,500
- Lower Oxford, PA8.2 mi · 5,420 people · home $372,800
- Perryville, MD8.9 mi · 4,391 people · home $295,200
- North East, MD9.0 mi · 4,085 people · home $292,300
Rising Sun questions
Is Rising Sun, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rising Sun scores better for retirees than 32% of Maryland towns and quieter than 63%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Rising Sun?
The median owner-occupied home in Rising Sun is valued at $309,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,563, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,210 a month.
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Rising Sun get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rising Sun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)