How many renters in Capitol Heights, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.9% (±15.1 points) of renting households in Capitol Heights, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.9% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.3% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Capitol Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Capitol Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.6% (±23.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.8% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±13.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±13.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±7.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.3% (±13.1 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Capitol Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Capitol Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.9% (±15.1 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.3% (±13.1 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±7.2 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,654 (±$44,691) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306 (±$288) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Capitol Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Capitol Heights ranks 65 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Capitol Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights | — | 30.9% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Coral Hills | 0.8 mi | 72.7% (±15.9 points) | Higher |
| Walker Mill | 1.2 mi | 55.0% (±16.1 points) | Higher |
| Seat Pleasant | 1.3 mi | 33.4% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peppermill Village | 1.6 mi | 40.5% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| District Heights | 1.6 mi | 65.5% (±17.9 points) | Higher |
| Fairmount Heights | 1.8 mi | 86.4% (±40.5 points) | Higher |
| Cedar Heights | 1.9 mi | 62.4% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suitland | 2.1 mi | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coral Hills, MD (72.7%), Walker Mill, MD (55.0%), District Heights, MD (65.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Glenarden | 39.1% (±17.8 points) |
| 60 | Marlboro Meadows | 38.9% (±49.5 points) |
| 61 | Brock Hall | 37.7% (±42.1 points) |
| 62 | Upper Marlboro | 36.9% (±37.7 points) |
| 63 | Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 34.6% (±20.6 points) |
| 64 | Seat Pleasant | 33.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Capitol Heights | 30.9% (±15.1 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Mitchellville | 30.9% (±27.8 points) |
| 67 | Kettering | 29.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 68 | Woodmore | 28.8% (±39.9 points) |
| 69 | Forest Heights | 26.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 70 | Rosaryville | 25.1% (±32.1 points) |
| 71 | Springdale | 25.0% (±93.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Capitol Heights
Are renters in Capitol Heights rent-burdened?
30.9% of renting households in Capitol Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Capitol Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Capitol Heights, MD spends 23.9% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitol Heights town, Maryland
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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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