Living in Capitol Heights, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Capitol Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Capitol Heights has 4,020 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $97,155 (6% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $331,900, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Capitol Heights at a glance
- Population
- 4,020
- Median age
- 31.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $97,155State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $331,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Capitol Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Capitol Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Capitol Heights the median home value is $331,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.
Capitol Heights median household income
The median household income in Capitol Heights is $97,155 and the income per person is $42,417. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Capitol Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,336
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.12
Capitol Heights demographics
- Population
- 4,020
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,286
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Capitol Heights ›
Education in Capitol Heights
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Capitol Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Capitol Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 16.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 8.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Capitol Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights | 4,020 | $97,155 | $331,900 | $1,306 |
| Walker Mill | 10,931 | $88,333 | $379,100 | $1,661 |
| District Heights | 5,891 | $86,955 | $339,200 | $1,379 |
| Peppermill Village | 5,238 | $85,685 | $345,900 | $845 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,489 | $57,018 | $326,900 | $1,391 |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Maryland Park | 839 | $91,429 | $343,400 | $2,729 |
| Summerfield | 15,065 | $91,007 | $348,100 | $2,091 |
| Coral Hills | 9,756 | $68,603 | $339,200 | $1,788 |
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What is the median household income in Capitol Heights, MD?
The median household income in Capitol Heights is $97,155, 6% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Capitol Heights?
The median home value in Capitol Heights is $331,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Capitol Heights?
The median gross rent in Capitol Heights is $1,306 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Capitol Heights, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Capitol Heights?
The median age in Capitol Heights is 31.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Capitol Heights?
The average commute to work in Capitol Heights is 32 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Capitol Heights?
The unemployment rate in Capitol Heights is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Capitol Heights?
20.5% of adults in Capitol Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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