Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Suitland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Smithsonian NMAI Cultural Resources Center
Museum
Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse
Museum
Smithsonian Museum Support Center
Museum
Andrews Base Theater
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Marlow 6
Cinema
FedExField
Stadium
Unknown Name
Cinema
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Irie Cafe
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
G.I. Liquors
Alcohol
Seymours Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Jiffy Shoppes Andrews
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oghi & Gwien's Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Compel Fitness
Gym
Lloyd "Honeyboy" Taylor's Fearless Boxing
Gym
Benning Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Colonia
Grocery Store
Andrews Commissary
Grocery Store
A-1 Grocery
Grocery Store
Super IGA
Grocery Store
A & S Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (3) B
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Walker Mill Regional Park
Park
Berkshire Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Suitland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Suitland Bog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
South Forestville Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Millwood Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Healthy Hair Center Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Party city
Clothing
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Big Lots
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Paradise Fabrics
Fabric
Paradise Fabrics & Fashion Designers
Fabric
Butler's & Peake's Barbershop & Salon
Hairdresser
Paradise Fabrics
Fabric
Regency Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dee's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bang Theory Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in District Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road
Transit Station
Suitland Rd & Randolph Rd
Bus Stop
Suitland Rd & Randolph Rd
Bus Stop
Silver Hill Road at Suitland Road
Bus Stop
Forestville Rd & Rena Rd
Bus Stop
Suitland Rd & Poplar Rd
Bus Stop
Suitland Rd & Poplar Rd
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Suitland Rd & Tournament St
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Suitland Federal Center At Gate 7
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights
Transit Station
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.5% A-
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cost of living D

The cost of living in District Heights is 120/100 - which is 1% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C-

District Heights crime rates are 2,122 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,707 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
415 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B+

The median income in District Heights is $66,758 - which is 12% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$66,758 C
Unemployment Rate
6.1% F
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
District Heights Police Station
Police
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
District Heights Fire Station Company 26
Fire Station
Maryland State Police - Barrack L
Police
Morningside Fire Station Company 27
Fire Station
Ritchie Fire Station Company 37
Fire Station
Hillside Fire Company 6
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Forestville Fire Station Company 23
Fire Station
Morningside Police Dept
Police
Capitol Heights Fire Station Company 5
Fire Station
Capitol Heights Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Boulevard Heights Fire Station Company 17
Fire Station
Joint Base Andrews Police Station
Police
Emmanuel Brown MD PC
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 30
Fire Station
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 30
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
John W Bedeau MD
Doctor
Joint Base Andrews Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Chapel Oaks Fire Station Company 38
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

District Heights home prices are $267,300 - which is 8% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$267,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools F

The District Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
15% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (3) F
District Heights Elementary
North Forestville Elementary
Francis Scott Key Elementary
John H. Bayne Elementary
Longfields Elementary
Concord Elementary
Walker Mill Middle
Samuel P. Massie Academy
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Andrew Jackson Academy
Drew Freeman Middle
William W. Hall Academy
Capitol Heights Elementary
Imagine Foundations At Morningside Pcs
William Beanes Elementary
Suitland Elementary
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Bradbury Heights Elementary
High Road Academy
Arrowhead Elementary
Carmody Hills Elementary
C W Harris Es
Dc Scholars Pcs
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Seat Pleasant Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Bishop Mcnamara High School
Central High
Suitland High
Village Academy Of Maryland
High Road Academy
Green Valley Academy At Edgar Allan Poe
Maya Angelou Pcs High School
H D Woodson Hs
Bard Hs Early College Dc
The Monroe School
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, Dc
Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
From The Heart Christian School
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ratings D+

District Heights has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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District Heights Area Facts

  • District Heights has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • District Heights crime rates are 4% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in District Heights is 1% higher than the Maryland average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in District Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Suitland Bowl
      Smithsonian NMAI Cultural Resources Center
      Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse
      Smithsonian Museum Support Center
      Andrews Base Theater
      Unknown Name
      Marlow 6
      FedExField

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Chick-fil-A
      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in District Heights? Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in District Heights.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in District Heights? The cost of living in District Heights is 120/100 - which is 1% higher than Maryland.
      District Heights
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in District Heights? District Heights crime rates are 2,122, which are 4% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,122 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      70%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in District Heights? The median income in District Heights is $66,758 which is 12% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $66,75821% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4308% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is District Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are District Heights home prices? District Heights home prices are $267,300 - which is 8% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $267,30045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21228% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      F Schools

      Does District Heights have good schools? The District Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      70% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is District Heights a good place to live? District Heights has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      2 total surveys

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