The Town FilesCapitol Heights, Maryland
Town in Prince George's County · population 4,050 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,900
- Household income
- $97,155
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 31.5
Capitol Heights is a town of 4,050 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $331,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better transit than 93% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Maryland towns, more walkable than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Capitol Heights ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Capitol Heights is worth $331,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $97,155, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,306 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Capitol Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,306 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $97,155 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Capitol Heights
| People | Capitol Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Capitol Heights
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capitol Heights since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 74 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Capitol Heights itself the ACS puts it at 16.7%.
Public schools in Capitol Heights
8 public schools with 3,889 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Mill Middle | 6-8 | 1,049 | 18.7 |
| Central High | 9-12 | 803 | 15.4 |
| William W. Hall Academy | PK-8 | 515 | 15.6 |
| Carmody Hills Elementary | PK-5 | 396 | 15.2 |
| H Winship Wheatley E C C | PK-PK | 310 | 8.2 |
| John H. Bayne Elementary | PK-5 | 310 | 17.2 |
| Capitol Heights Elementary | PK-5 | 301 | 11.6 |
| Doswell E. Brooks Elementary | PK-5 | 205 | 8.9 |
Towns near Capitol Heights
- Coral Hills, MD0.8 mi · 9,997 people · home $339,200
- Walker Mill, MD1.2 mi · 12,187 people · home $379,100
- Seat Pleasant, MD1.3 mi · 4,522 people · home $326,900
- District Heights, MD1.6 mi · 5,959 people · home $339,200
- Peppermill Village, MD1.6 mi · 5,264 people · home $345,900
- Suitland, MD2.1 mi · 25,839 people · home $334,800
- Forestville, MD2.6 mi · 12,831 people · home $339,000
- Summerfield, MD2.9 mi · 14,758 people · home $348,100
Capitol Heights questions
Is Capitol Heights, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Capitol Heights scores better for retirees than 13% of Maryland towns and quieter than 24%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Capitol Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Capitol Heights is valued at $331,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,155, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,306 a month.
What is the weather like in Capitol Heights?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Capitol Heights get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capitol Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)