Living in District Heights, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of District Heights · Census data 2020–2024
District Heights has 5,891 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $86,955 (16% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $339,200, the median rent is $1,379/month.
District Heights at a glance
- Population
- 5,891
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $86,955State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $339,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,379/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is District Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in District Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In District Heights the median home value is $339,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,962 a month in housing costs.
District Heights median household income
The median household income in District Heights is $86,955 and the income per person is $33,999. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in District Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,092
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.97
District Heights demographics
- Population
- 5,891
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,981
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of District Heights ›
Education in District Heights
31.5% of adults 25 and older in District Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in District Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
District Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Heights | 5,891 | $86,955 | $339,200 | $1,379 |
| Walker Mill | 10,931 | $88,333 | $379,100 | $1,661 |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Capitol Heights | 4,020 | $97,155 | $331,900 | $1,306 |
| Suitland | 23,793 | $71,585 | $334,800 | $1,707 |
| Coral Hills | 9,756 | $68,603 | $339,200 | $1,788 |
| Morningside | 976 | $69,000 | $296,700 | $2,464 |
| Maryland Park | 839 | $91,429 | $343,400 | $2,729 |
| Peppermill Village | 5,238 | $85,685 | $345,900 | $845 |
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What is the median household income in District Heights, MD?
The median household income in District Heights is $86,955, 16% 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 District Heights?
The median home value in District Heights is $339,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in District Heights?
The median gross rent in District Heights is $1,379 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is District Heights, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in District Heights?
The median age in District Heights is 34.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in District Heights?
The average commute to work in District Heights is 36 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in District Heights?
The unemployment rate in District Heights is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is District Heights?
31.5% of adults in District 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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