Capitol Heights, MD Area Guide

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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 13% higher than the Maryland average
Cost of living in Capitol Heights is 1% lower than the Maryland average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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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

Capitol View Plaza

Marvin Gaye Park

Benning Park Rec Center

Marvin Gaye Recreation Center

Benning Park

Marvin Gaye Park

Entertainment

Suitland Bowl

Senator Theater

Fort Dupont Theater

Smithsonian NMAI Cultural Resources Center

Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse

Chateau Remix

Smithsonian Museum Support Center

FedExField

Food & Drink

Popeyes

Taco Bell

Seymours Liquors

Dunkin'

Popeyes

Skip's Liquors

McDonald's

Oghi & Gwien's Liquors

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

17% more expensive than average

19% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Capitol Heights? Capitol Heights crime rates are 2,811, which are 13% higher than Maryland

2,811 per 100k people

23% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

23% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

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

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

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

7% lower than the US average

School test scores

49% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

1 total ratings

User reviews rating

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