Cedar Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,748 Population 7,945/sq mi density
$49,858 Median Income $33,786 per capita
$300,400 Home Value $347,189 Zillow
$1,764 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,858 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$300,400 home value, $1,764/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,858
34% below
$33,786 per capita
Home Value
$300,400
7% above
Zillow: $347,189
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
52% above
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
56% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Cedar Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
107%
Rent
152%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Heights residents earn a median household income of $49,858 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,786. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Cedar Heights is $300,400 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,189. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 37.2% 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 1977.

Education

13.2% of adults in Cedar Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Heights has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,748
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density7,945/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,858
Per Capita$33,786
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

B
Home Value$300,400
Rent$1,764
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$347,189
Housing Units653
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity50.0%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation84 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Heights was built in 1977.
24.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.