District Heights, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
District Heights, MD
At a Glance
How District Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows District Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is District Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
District Heights residents earn a median household income of $81,750 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,412. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% 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 District Heights is $320,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,583. Median rent is $1,377/month, with 37.1% 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
District Heights reports 815 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,768/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in District Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
District 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.