District Heights is a city in Maryland with about 5,888 residents. District Heights was founded in 1936 and sits in Prince George's County. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $81,750. Homes carry a median value of $320,500, and about 68% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (87.8%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 39 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
District Heights — frequently asked
What is the population of District Heights, Maryland?
District Heights has a population of about 5,888, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in District Heights?
The median home value in District Heights is $320,500, and the median gross rent is $1,377/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is District Heights safe? What is the crime rate?
District Heights Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 608 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does District Heights face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince George's County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in District Heights?
District Heights has 3 public schools (3 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in District Heights?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near District Heights. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.