District Heights, MD

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 5.4% (50% 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 $338,827. 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 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 914/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 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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