How many renters in District Heights, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.5% (±17.9 points) of renting households in District Heights, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.5% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.7% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.1% (±14.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in District Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | District Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.5% (±13.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±13.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±8.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.8% (±2.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.7% (±17.7 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.
District Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| District Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.5% (±17.9 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.7% (±17.7 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.1% (±14.3 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,255 (±$11,579) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 (±$378) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In District Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, District Heights ranks 11 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 69 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 District Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Heights | — | 65.5% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Forestville | 1.1 mi | 56.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Mill | 1.2 mi | 55.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol Heights | 1.6 mi | 30.9% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Suitland | 2.0 mi | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Hills | 2.0 mi | 72.7% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morningside | 2.2 mi | 50.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peppermill Village | 2.4 mi | 40.5% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| Seat Pleasant | 2.5 mi | 33.4% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Capitol Heights, MD (30.9%), Peppermill Village, MD (40.5%), Seat Pleasant, MD (33.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Glenn Dale | 72.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 6 | Melwood | 71.8% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Landover Hills | 71.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 8 | Marlow Heights | 70.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Fairwood | 68.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 10 | College Park | 65.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | District Heights | 65.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 | Glassmanor | 64.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Temple Hills | 64.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Bladensburg | 62.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Heights | 62.4% (±36.5 points) |
| 16 | Riverdale Park | 62.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 17 | Landover | 60.7% (±9.9 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
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).
What share of income do renters in District Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in District Heights, MD spends 38.1% (±14.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District Heights city, 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 District Heights city, Maryland (place:23025, in state:24).
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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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