Maryland · Metropolitan Area
District Heights is a small city in Maryland with a population of 5,888. Residents earn $81,750 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, District Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. District Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in District Heights is $81,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in District Heights is $320,500, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,377 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in District Heights is below the national average at 363 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,768 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
District 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 | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,750 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,412 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% 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 | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $320,500 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $338,827 |
| Median List Price | $322,450 |
| Median List Price | $322,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $310 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,377 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,590 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 46.9% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 363.5/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Murder | 16.5/100K |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 132.2/100K |
| Assault | 214.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,767.7/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 363.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,057.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 346.9/100K |
| 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 |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8589°N, 76.8884°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,768/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |