Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Cedar Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,748. Residents earn $49,858 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cedar Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cedar Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cedar Heights is $49,858, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Cedar Heights is $300,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cedar 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 | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,858 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% 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 | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $300,400 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $399,990 |
| Median List Price | $399,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $270 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,764 |
| 52% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 50.0% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.3% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.3% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| 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 |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9037°N, 76.9059°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,945/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |