What kinds of homes are in District Heights, MD?

Name: Types of homes in District Heights, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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District Heights, MD has 2,092 (±195) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 2,416 homes per square mile of land.

66.1% are detached single-family houses.

8.4% are in buildings of two to four units.

17.3% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 2,092 (±195)
Detached houses: 66.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 8.4%
5+ unit buildings: 17.3%

Homes in District Heights by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	District Heights	Prince George's County	Maryland	United States
Single-family, detached	66.1% (±8.1 points)	49.2%	51.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	7.8% (±4.4 points)	16.7%	21.3%	6.2%
2 units	2.6% (±2.7 points)	0.8%	1.5%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	5.8% (±3.9 points)	1.7%	2.1%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	12.7% (±7.1 points)	8.0%	5.2%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	4.0% (±5.7 points)	11.4%	7.3%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.6% (±0.9 points)	11.5%	10.2%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.6%	1.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.4% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In District Heights, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Prince George's County (30.9%).

It is not measurably different from Maryland (22.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near District Heights

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with District Heights
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
District Heights	—	17.3% (±9.1 points)	—
Forestville	1.1 mi	34.8% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Walker Mill	1.2 mi	27.9% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Capitol Heights	1.6 mi	9.1% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Suitland	2.0 mi	59.2% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Coral Hills	2.0 mi	18.9% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Morningside	2.2 mi	0.0% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Peppermill Village	2.4 mi	13.2% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Seat Pleasant	2.5 mi	30.4% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forestville, MD (34.8%), Suitland, MD (59.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Prince George's County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
31	Seat Pleasant	30.4% (±15.8 points)
32	Walker Mill	27.9% (±7.2 points)
33	East Riverdale	25.9% (±4.8 points)
34	Camp Springs	23.0% (±3.7 points)
35	Coral Hills	18.9% (±5.6 points)
36	Konterra	18.7% (±8.6 points)
37	District Heights	17.3% (±9.1 points)
38	Cheverly	15.3% (±4.8 points)
39	Cottage City	14.7% (±9.6 points)
40	Melwood	13.5% (±8.3 points)
41	Peppermill Village	13.2% (±7.5 points)
42	Marlton	12.0% (±4.3 points)
43	Glenn Dale	10.0% (±4.3 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 District Heights

How many homes are in District Heights?

District Heights, MD has an estimated 2,092 (±195) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in District Heights houses or apartments?

66.1% are detached houses and 7.8% attached houses, while 25.7% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in District Heights?

8.4% of homes in District Heights are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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