District Heights, Maryland · ZIP 20747

District Heights — ZIP 20747

District Heights (20747) scores 58/100 — 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 $346K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index34/100

Avg math proficiency7%

Avg reading proficiency23%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$346K

Median rent$1,563/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

$346K

Median Rent

$1,563/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
Longfields Elementary	PK–05	256	27%	52%
North Forestville Elementary	PK–05	271	8%	27%
Francis Scott Key Elementary	PK–05	451	4%	17%
Samuel P. Massie Academy	PK–08	477	3%	13%
District Heights Elementary	PK–05	365	3%	22%
Drew-Freeman Middle	06–08	1,022	2%	17%
Andrew Jackson Academy	PK–08	458	2%	11%

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

37,924

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20747 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 20747 has a school score of 34/100. 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 20747 is approximately $346K. 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 20747 in District Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.