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Capitol Heights
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Capitol Heights is a small suburb just outside Washington, DC, known for its convenience, community spirit, and growing diversity. It offers easy metro access while maintaining a relaxed suburban atmosphere, making it ideal for short visits or quiet stays. Visitors will find friendly locals, green parks, and nearby city attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
4,050
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.89°, -76.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,680
Local Cost
$2,030
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
967 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
347.0
Airport
ADW
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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