How much are property taxes in Cedar Heights, MD?
Homeowners in Cedar Heights, MD pay a median of $3,341 (±$519) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,649.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $331,300.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,341 (±$519)
- With a mortgage
- $3,649
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Cedar Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Cedar Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,341 (±$519) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,649 (±$1,132) | $4,857 (±$58) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $4,509 (±$64) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $331,300 (±$65,109) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In Cedar 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, Cedar Heights ranks 75 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 257 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 Cedar Heights
The median tax ($3,341) is 1.0% of the median home value ($331,300).
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Cedar Heights
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights | — | $3,341 (±$519) | — |
| Fairmount Heights | 0.5 mi | $3,942 (±$740) | Not measurably different |
| Seat Pleasant | 0.7 mi | $3,903 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
| Peppermill Village | 1.2 mi | $3,452 (±$345) | Not measurably different |
| Cheverly | 1.6 mi | $6,143 (±$219) | Higher |
| Landover | 1.7 mi | $3,336 (±$217) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol Heights | 1.9 mi | $3,311 (±$437) | Not measurably different |
| Summerfield | 2.0 mi | $3,797 (±$417) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Mill | 2.2 mi | $3,846 (±$349) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cheverly, MD ($6,143).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Summerfield | $3,797 (±$417) |
| 70 | Marlboro Meadows | $3,784 (±$349) |
| 71 | Temple Hills | $3,682 (±$308) |
| 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 11 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cedar Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Cedar Heights
How much are property taxes in Cedar Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cedar Heights, MD is $3,341 (±$519) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cedar 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 Cedar Heights, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Cedar Heights higher than in Prince George's County?
In Cedar 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 — Cedar Heights CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Heights CDP, 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 Cedar Heights CDP, Maryland (place:14550, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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