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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 · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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