Hillcrest Heights, MD

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

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
15,670 Population 6,293/sq mi density
$77,696 Median Income $40,213 per capita
$340,500 Home Value $320,634 Zillow
$1,446 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$77,696 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$340,500 home value, $1,446/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillcrest Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,696
3% above
$40,213 per capita
Home Value
$340,500
21% above
Zillow: $320,634
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
24% above
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Hillcrest Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
121%
Rent
124%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillcrest Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillcrest Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,696 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,213. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Hillcrest Heights is $340,500 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,634. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 29.7% 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 1963.

Education

30.1% of adults in Hillcrest Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillcrest 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

Population15,670
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density6,293/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,696
Per Capita$40,213
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A
Home Value$340,500
Rent$1,446
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$320,634
Housing Units7,596
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation266 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillcrest Heights was built in 1963.
16.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.