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District heights, MD

District heights, MD.

Population: 38,301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in District heights, MD is $344,076 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winterweather, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,076

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$344,076
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+3.5%
10-year appreciation
+55.5%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$353,319
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,860/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Concord Elementary, District Heights Elementary, Drew Freeman Middle, Francis Scott Key Elementary, Longfields Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Andrews Air Force Base (4.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
67.5°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
13.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
192

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
253
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
207,686
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
190,871

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
57
Nearest national park
Fort Dupont Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Fort Dupont Park, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Joint Base Andrews (ADW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joint Base Andrews (ADW) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
540
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,153 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,860
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
223,535
Average weekly wage
$1,203
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,473

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

District heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$344,076$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,860$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in District heights, MD?
$344,076.
What is the median sale price in District heights, MD?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in District heights, MD?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in District heights, MD?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in District heights, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is District heights, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in District heights, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in District heights, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near District heights, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Andrews Air Force Base, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve District heights, MD?
8 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is District heights, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in District heights, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in District heights, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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