How much are property taxes in Capitol Heights, MD?
Homeowners in Capitol Heights, MD pay a median of $3,311 (±$437) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,368.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,093.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $331,900.
In Capitol Heights, the median real estate tax went from $3,472 in 2015–2019 to $3,311 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,311 (±$437)
- With a mortgage
- $3,368
- Without a mortgage
- $3,093
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Capitol Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Capitol Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,311 (±$437) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,368 (±$528) | $4,857 (±$58) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,093 (±$599) | $4,509 (±$64) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $331,900 (±$21,527) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In Capitol Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is also lower than in Maryland ($4,093).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Prince George's County, Capitol Heights ranks 78 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 261 of 380.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Capitol Heights
The median tax ($3,311) is 1.0% of the median home value ($331,900).
Across Prince George's County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across Maryland it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Capitol Heights have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,472 (±$150) | $3,311 (±$437) | −4.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $226,200 (±$11,037) | $331,900 (±$21,527) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,795 (±$81) | $1,866 (±$185) | +4.0% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Capitol Heights
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights | — | $3,311 (±$437) | — |
| Coral Hills | 0.8 mi | $3,416 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Mill | 1.2 mi | $3,846 (±$349) | Not measurably different |
| Seat Pleasant | 1.3 mi | $3,903 (±$358) | Higher |
| Peppermill Village | 1.6 mi | $3,452 (±$345) | Not measurably different |
| District Heights | 1.6 mi | $4,268 (±$417) | Higher |
| Fairmount Heights | 1.8 mi | $3,942 (±$740) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Heights | 1.9 mi | $3,341 (±$519) | Not measurably different |
| Suitland | 2.1 mi | $3,809 (±$211) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seat Pleasant, MD ($3,903), District Heights, MD ($4,268), Suitland, MD ($3,809).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Forestville | $3,639 (±$161) |
| 73 | Peppermill Village | $3,452 (±$345) |
| 74 | Coral Hills | $3,416 (±$212) |
| 75 | Cedar Heights | $3,341 (±$519) |
| 76 | Landover | $3,336 (±$217) |
| 77 | Eagle Harbor | $3,315 (±$483) |
| 78 | Capitol Heights | $3,311 (±$437) |
| 79 | Silver Hill | $3,213 (±$562) |
Showing 8 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Capitol Heights
How much are property taxes in Capitol Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Capitol Heights, MD is $3,311 (±$437) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Capitol Heights?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Capitol Heights, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Capitol Heights gone up?
In Capitol Heights, the median real estate tax went from $3,472 in 2015–2019 to $3,311 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Capitol Heights higher than in Prince George's County?
In Capitol Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is also lower than in Maryland ($4,093).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Capitol Heights town, Maryland (place:13000, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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