Cost of Living in District Heights, MD

Population 5,888 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

105

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

District Heights sits on the smaller end of the Maryland city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 8 miles east of Washington, District Heights falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 56% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 105

Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in District Heights

The median home value in District Heights is $320,500 — 5% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,377/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,750/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, District Heights has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

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District Heights has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$320,500

5% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$338,827

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,377/mo

5% above avg

Zillow Rent

$1,590/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19.4x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.1%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,407

1 BR

$1,604

2 BR

$1,898

3 BR

$2,407

4 BR

$2,822

Owner-occupied 68.1%

Renter-occupied 31.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,377

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,991/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

42.1 min

56% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

1.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

74.5%

Carpooled

2.7%

Public transit

13.7%

Walked

0.2%

Work from home

1.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.0%

State rate 6.0%

Avg local rate 0.0%

Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$81,750

10% above avg

Per Capita Income

$34,412

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

79% above avg

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Labor Force Participation

62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.7%

Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.1

Male median age 34.6

Female median age 37.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good

69.3%

Good air days/yr

192

Max AQI recorded

138

PM2.5 days

226

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in District Heights, MD?

District Heights has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in District Heights, MD?

The median gross rent in District Heights is $1,377 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in District Heights?

The median home value in District Heights is $320,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in District Heights?

The median household income in District Heights is $81,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in District Heights, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in District Heights is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is District Heights, MD affordable?

District Heights is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

District Heights at a Glance

Population: 5,888
Median Income: $81,750
Home Value: $320,500
Median Rent: $1,377/mo
Unemployment: 8.6%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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