Apartments for rent in District Heights, MD

The small town of District Heights, Maryland is home to just under 6,000 people. The town's population, at an average age of just under 38, skews younger than most cities in Maryland. The majority of residents own their homes in District Heights, and 36% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,231 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in District Heights will save around $1,400 compared to the state average.

Many District Heights residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, public administration, and education. Together, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $77K, District Heights workers bring in less than the average Maryland resident. However, District Heights compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). District Heights has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (27%) compared to the national average. In addition, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

District Heights residents have an average commute of about 42 minutes, longer than the state average of about 36 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 32% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 11% of the population. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.