Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Capitol Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,014. Residents earn $91,938 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Capitol Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Capitol Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Capitol Heights is $91,938, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Capitol Heights is $294,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Capitol Heights is below the national average at 333 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,442 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Capitol Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 77.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.5% |
| 68% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,938 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $294,700 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,714 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $268 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 38.5% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,379 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,137 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 45.9% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.1% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 332.7/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 177.5/100K |
| Assault | 155.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,441.9/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 310.6/100K |
| Theft | 865.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 266.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8767°N, 76.9076°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |