How many renters in Hillcrest Heights, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Hillcrest Heights, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.4% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillcrest Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillcrest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±5.1 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±8.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.5% (±8.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±7.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.4% (±7.9 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.
Hillcrest Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Hillcrest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±10.9 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.4% (±7.9 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±2.4 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,085 (±$4,382) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,545 (±$117) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Hillcrest 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, Hillcrest Heights ranks 45 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 213 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 Hillcrest Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Heights | — | 47.8% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Glassmanor | 1.4 mi | 64.1% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
| Silver Hill | 1.7 mi | 50.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlow Heights | 1.8 mi | 70.1% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Temple Hills | 2.1 mi | 64.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suitland | 2.7 mi | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Heights | 3.2 mi | 26.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxon Hill | 3.3 mi | 52.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Springs | 3.5 mi | 39.3% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glassmanor, MD (64.1%), Marlow Heights, MD (70.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Silver Hill | 50.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 40 | Morningside | 50.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 41 | Lake Arbor | 49.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 42 | Bowie | 48.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 43 | Seabrook | 48.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 44 | Chillum | 47.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 45 | Hillcrest Heights | 47.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 46 | Friendly | 47.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 47 | Marlton | 46.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 48 | National Harbor | 45.6% (±25.2 points) |
| 49 | Clinton | 45.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 50 | Laurel | 45.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 51 | Mount Rainier | 44.3% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hillcrest 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hillcrest Heights
Are renters in Hillcrest Heights rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillcrest Heights, MD spends 29.5% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest Heights CDP, 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 Hillcrest Heights CDP, Maryland (place:38975, 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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