Cedar Heights, MD

Cedar Heights, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Cedar Heights a Good Place to Live?

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 2.2% (39% 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.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 258/100K.

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 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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