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Is District Heights, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,45117% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,781about $7,815/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$339,2002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.1 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,040 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 22 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

District Heights
$1,451
Spring Ridge
$1,754
Fruitland
$1,669
Poolesville
$1,927
Cheverly
$2,007
Fulton
$3,234
Ashton-Sandy Spring
$1,440

How much do households earn in District Heights?

Under $25k
5.8%
$25k–50k
29.0%
$50k–100k
28.1%
$100k–150k
26.0%
$150k+
7.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is District Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
121
Goods (food, clothes…)
103
Utilities
111
Other services
102
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for District Heights, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in District Heights

🏛️ Property tax$4,268a year · 1.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in District Heights

Commute to work36.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in District Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $903 a month less.

Renting
$1,451
Owning
$2,354

Owning assumes a typical $339,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in District Heights, MD?

Renting in District Heights costs a median of about $1,451 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in District Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is District Heights cheap or expensive?

District Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $93,781. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in District Heights?

The median homeowner in District Heights pays $4,268 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.

Is District Heights more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in District Heights?

The median home value in District Heights is $339,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,891 people live in District Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.