Capitol Heights, MD

Living in Capitol Heights

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 59
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 83
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 77
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Schools 7
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Residents

4.5k Population +230 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black83%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation17%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$226k Median Home Value -$7.8k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$311 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached35%
1 unit, detached58%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K18%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Capitol Heights

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29

Property Crime in Capitol Heights

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton93%
Donald Trump5%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Capitol Heights

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding40
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Capitol Heights, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Capitol Heights, MD

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The Monroe School
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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United Medical Center
5 miles, SW
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Airports

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