Capitol Heights, MD
Living in Capitol Heights
Bikeability78
Walkability59
Commute6
Public Transit83
Affordability38
Public Safety64
Airports98
Hospitals20
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+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
$71kMedian 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
$226kMedian Home Value-$7.8k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
The Monroe School
2 miles, NW
Bishop McNamara High School
2 miles, SE
Cornerstone Schools of Washington, Dc
2 miles, W
Cornerstone Schools-Washington
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Capitol Heights, MD
Strayer University-Maryland
3 miles, S
University of Maryland Global Campus
4 miles, NE
Gallaudet University
5 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Capitol Heights, MD
Umd Prince George's Hospital Ctr
4 miles, N
St Elizabeths Hospital
5 miles, SW
United Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Children's Hospital Nmc
7 miles, NW