Capitol Heights, MD

Capitol Heights, MD

At a Glance

How Capitol Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Capitol Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Capitol Heights a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Capitol Heights residents earn a median household income of $91,938 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,694. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capitol Heights is $294,700 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,714. Median rent is $1,379/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Capitol Heights reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,318/100K. The murder rate is 22.0/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Capitol Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capitol Heights has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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