Livability Score

74
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Unknown Name
Stadium
Suitland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Stadium
Senator Theater
Theatre Arts
Fort Dupont Theater
Theatre Arts
Smithsonian NMAI Cultural Resources Center
Museum
Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse
Museum
Chateau Remix
Nightclub
Smithsonian Museum Support Center
Museum
FedExField
Stadium
Unknown Name
Museum
Marlow 6
Cinema
RFK Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Cinema
John Gould Stephenson
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Leonard Matlovich
Attraction
Clyde Tolson
Attraction
Hoover family
Attraction
Anne Royall
Attraction
Thomas Bouldin
Attraction
Levi Casey
Attraction
James Jackson
Attraction
Nathaniel Hazard
Attraction
William Pinkney
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Seymours Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Skip's Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Oghi & Gwien's Liquors
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Strand Liquors
Alcohol
China Cafe Carryout
Fast Food
Young's Globe Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
America's Best Wings
Fast Food
Jones Deli
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dave Brown Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Suburban Liquors
Alcohol
Suburban Liquors
Alcohol
Fairfax Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Crispy Chicken Wings & Sub
Fast Food
Republic National Distributing Company
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Benning Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Lloyd "Honeyboy" Taylor's Fearless Boxing
Gym
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Compel Fitness
Gym
Hillcrest Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anacostia Community Boathouse
Community Centre
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
A-1 Grocery
Grocery Store
Super IGA
Grocery Store
A & S Grocery
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Murry's
Grocery Store
Golden Crust Bakery
Bakery
Randall Grocery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Capitol Heights Park
Park
Brooks Road Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Capitol View Plaza
Park
Marvin Gaye Park
Park
Benning Park Rec Center
Park
Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Benning Park
Park
Marvin Gaye Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
East Capitol Community Center
Park
Evans Recreation Center
Park
Marvin Gaye Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (0) F
Maryland Park Bicycles
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Night N Day 24-hour Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Dennies Market
Convenience Store
Toni's Market
Convenience Store
Bowen Discount
Convenience Store
Capitol View Market
Convenience Store
Healthy Hair Center Hair Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Babershop & Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Paradise Fabrics
Fabric
Paradise Fabrics & Fashion Designers
Fabric
Butler's & Peake's Barbershop & Salon
Hairdresser
Paradise Fabrics
Fabric
Menick's Market
Convenience Store
Benning Heights Market
Convenience Store
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
Suburban Market
Convenience Store
Lee's Mini Market
Convenience Store
East River Park
Mall
T&N Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Penn Way Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in Capitol Heights.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations B+
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights
Transit Station
Addison Road Metro
Bus Stop
Capitol Heights Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Addison Road
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Addison Rd & L St
Bus Stop
Benning Road
Transit Station
Addison Rd & L St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Silver Hill Road at Suitland Road
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Morgan Boulevard Metro
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.1% A-
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Capitol Heights is 117/100 - which is 1% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C+

Capitol Heights crime rates are 1,756 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,412 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
344 crimes per 100k C
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employment A

The median income in Capitol Heights is $72,209 - which is 5% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$72,209 B-
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Capitol Heights Fire Station Company 5
Fire Station
Capitol Heights Police Station
Police
Hillside Fire Company 6
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
District Heights Fire Station Company 26
Fire Station
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 30
Fire Station
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 30
Doctor
Boulevard Heights Fire Station Company 17
Fire Station
District Heights Police Station
Police
Smile Center Dental Clinic
Dentist
Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs
Police
Chapel Oaks Fire Station Company 38
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Washington District of Columbia Police Department District 6
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Egypt Health Center
Clinic
Dental Dreams
Dentist
Engine Company 27
Fire Station
Adventure Dental
Dentist
Hillcrest Womens Surgical Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Washington District of Columbia Police Department - Patrol Support Branch and Family Liaison
Police
Ritchie Fire Station Company 37
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Capitol Heights home prices are $231,400 - which is 20% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$231,400 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools F

The Capitol Heights graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capitol Heights Elementary
William W. Hall Academy
Concord Elementary
C W Harris Es
Dc Scholars Pcs
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Francis Scott Key Elementary
Walker Mill Middle
Bradbury Heights Elementary
John H. Bayne Elementary
District Heights Elementary
Kipp Dc Valor Academy Pcs
Nalle Es
Kipp Dc Arts And Technology Academy Pcs
Seat Pleasant Elementary
Kipp Dc Quest Academy Pcs
Drew Es
Kipp Dc Pcs Promise Academy
Kipp Dc Key Academy Pcs
Drew Freeman Middle
Carmody Hills Elementary
Kelly Miller Ms
The Monroe School
Rocketship Dc Pcs - Legacy Prep
High Schools (2) F
Central High
Maya Angelou Pcs High School
H D Woodson Hs
Bard Hs Early College Dc
Suitland High
Green Valley Academy At Edgar Allan Poe
The Monroe School
Bishop Mcnamara High School
Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, Dc
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
Idea Pcs
Friendship Pcs Collegiate Academy
Village Academy Of Maryland
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Parkside High
High Road Academy
Fairmont Heights High
River Terrace Ec
St Coletta Special Education Pcs
Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering Hs
From The Heart Christian School
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ratings C+

Capitol Heights has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C+
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Capitol Heights Area Facts

  • Capitol Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Capitol Heights crime rates are 14% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Capitol Heights is 1% lower than the Maryland average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Capitol Heights Park
      Brooks Road Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Capitol View Plaza

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Suitland Bowl
      Unknown Name
      Senator Theater
      Fort Dupont Theater
      Smithsonian NMAI Cultural Resources Center
      Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse
      Chateau Remix

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Taco Bell
      Seymours Liquors
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Skip's Liquors
      McDonald's
      Unknown Name

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol Heights? Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in Capitol Heights.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol Heights? The cost of living in Capitol Heights is 117/100 - which is 1% lower than Maryland.
      Capitol Heights
      117

      17% 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 Capitol Heights? Capitol Heights crime rates are 1,756, which are 14% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,756 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol Heights? The median income in Capitol Heights is $72,209 which is 5% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $72,20931% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,20011% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Capitol Heights home prices? Capitol Heights home prices are $231,400 - which is 20% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $231,40025% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36744% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Capitol Heights have good schools? The Capitol Heights graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Capitol Heights a good place to live? Capitol Heights has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      1 total surveys

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