Housing data for District Heights, MD
District Heights, MD has an estimated 5,891 residents and 2,092 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Prince George's County.
28.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,379 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−1.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,891 (±22)
- Housing units
- 2,092 (±195)
- Households that rent
- 28.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,379
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −1.8%
What stands out in District Heights
Working from home: 2.3% (±1.5 points) in District Heights, lower than in Prince George's County (17.9%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 8.7% (±3.9 points) in District Heights, lower than in Prince George's County (23.0%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 17.3% (±9.1 points) in District Heights, lower than in Prince George's County (30.9%).
Median gross rent: $1,379 (±$378) in District Heights, lower than in Prince George's County ($1,799).
- Commute and cars in District Heights
- How long people stay in District Heights
- Types of homes in District Heights
- Median rent in District Heights
Housing in District Heights at a glance
- Median rent: $1,379 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 65.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 28.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $86,955 median household income
- Home values: $339,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,962 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,268 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 17.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 77.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 71.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 12.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 55.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 36.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −1.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 8.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 7.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
District Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| District Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,891 (±22) | 959,754 (exact) | 6,206,011 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,092 (±195) | 365,506 (±372) | 2,560,784 (±424) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 28.2% (±8.7 points) | 37.7% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 (±$378) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $86,955 (±$35,457) | $101,798 (±$1,449) | $103,678 (±$597) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $339,200 (±$14,750) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,268 (±$417) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 71.4% (±13.6 points) | 53.7% (±1.0 points) | 51.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 36.1 minutes (±4.5) | 35.2 minutes (±0.4) | 31.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.2% (±2.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 34.4 years (±5.8) | 38.5 years (±0.2) | 39.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
District Heights covers 0.9 square miles of land, about 6,803 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How District Heights has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,000 (±25) | 5,891 (±22) | −1.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,017 (±217) | 2,092 (±195) | +3.7% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,248 (±$168) | $1,379 (±$378) | +10.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $251,600 (±$15,377) | $339,200 (±$14,750) | +34.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $77,278 (±$12,774) | $86,955 (±$35,457) | +12.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,944 (±$196) | $1,962 (±$148) | +0.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,655 (±$170) | $4,268 (±$417) | +16.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 40.1% (±6.5 points) | 28.2% (±8.7 points) | −11.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% (±4.7 points) | 12.5% (±12.0 points) | +9.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in District Heights
In 2025, the District Heights Police Department reported 321 violent and 1,370 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Prince George's County, the departments that report recorded 282 violent and 2,094 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in District Heights
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20747 | 11% | 38,301 | $1,693 | $344,800 | $76,298 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near District Heights
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville | 1.1 mi | $1,719 | $339,000 | 35.6% |
| Walker Mill | 1.2 mi | $1,661 | $379,100 | 38.9% |
| Capitol Heights | 1.6 mi | $1,306 | $331,900 | 22.7% |
| Suitland | 2.0 mi | $1,707 | $334,800 | 63.4% |
| Coral Hills | 2.0 mi | $1,788 | $339,200 | 28.1% |
| Morningside | 2.2 mi | $2,464 | $296,700 | 12.8% |
| Peppermill Village | 2.4 mi | $845 | $345,900 | 25.6% |
| Seat Pleasant | 2.5 mi | $1,391 | $326,900 | 48.5% |
Places in Maryland most like District Heights
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage City | $1,565 | $343,100 | $80,795 | 26.6% |
| Randallstown | $1,577 | $327,200 | $85,735 | 26.1% |
| Capitol Heights | $1,306 | $331,900 | $97,155 | 22.7% |
| Coral Hills | $1,788 | $339,200 | $68,603 | 28.1% |
| Boonsboro | $1,438 | $352,400 | $95,956 | 21.0% |
| Walker Mill | $1,661 | $379,100 | $88,333 | 38.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Maryland.
HUD Fair Market Rent for District Heights, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 |
HUD income limits for District Heights, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $166,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 District Heights
What is the average rent in District Heights, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in District Heights is $1,379 (±$378) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in District Heights rent-burdened?
65.5% of renting households in District Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in District Heights?
District Heights has an estimated 559 (±176) renting households, 28.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in District Heights?
The median household income in District Heights is $86,955 (±$35,457) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in District Heights, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $339,200 (±$14,750) for owner-occupied homes in District Heights (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in District Heights?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in District Heights, MD is $1,962 (±$148) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is District Heights growing?
In District Heights, the number of residents went from 6,000 in 2015–2019 to 5,891 in 2020–2024 (−1.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in District Heights?
The ZIP code that covers District Heights is 20747.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 20747?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20747 is $1,693 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: District Heights Police Department (ORI MD0170900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for District Heights city, Maryland (place:23025, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .