Capitol Heights, Maryland · ZIP 20743

Capitol Heights — ZIP 20743

Capitol Heights (20743) scores 64/100 — Fair for Maryland. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $340K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100

Avg math proficiency7%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$340K

Median rent$2,026/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$340K

Median Rent

$2,026/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Capitol Heights Elementary	PK–05	317	32%	67%
Walker Mill Middle	06–08	1,054	10%	39%
Central High	09–12	754	8%	47%
Carmody Hills Elementary	PK–05	389	8%	22%
Robert R. Gray Elementary	PK–08	375	4%	35%
William W. Hall Academy	PK–08	444	3%	25%
John H. Bayne Elementary	PK–05	339	3%	17%
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary	PK–05	291	3%	22%
Seat Pleasant Elementary	PK–05	284	3%	17%
Bradbury Heights Elementary	PK–05	354	2%	17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

39,439

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20743 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 20743 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20743 is approximately $340K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 20743 in Capitol Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.