Population 14,983 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hillcrest Heights
Household size in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hillcrest Heights are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.35, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Hillcrest Heights skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Hillcrest Heights (17.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Hillcrest Heights has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hillcrest Heights
Renters in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.8% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.4% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Hillcrest Heights: 50.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than one in five owners (22.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hillcrest Heights than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Compared with other Maryland cities, though, Hillcrest Heights has a higher vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Hillcrest Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,234 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,228 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,406 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,560 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hillcrest Heights costs $1,560 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Washington area as a whole ($2,236). Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hillcrest Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Hillcrest Heights (30.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hillcrest Heights is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Hillcrest Heights has a lower share of high school graduates than most Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hillcrest Heights
| Period | Hillcrest Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hillcrest Heights: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hillcrest Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Heights | 2.25 | 45.1 | 17.0% | 50.5% | 6.7% | 1964 | $1,560 | 30.7% | 89.9% | 7.7% |
| Marlow Heights | 2.43 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 48.9% | 4.3% | 1975 | $1,636 | 24.6% | 86.6% | 15.9% |
| Glassmanor | 2.48 | 36.2 | 18.6% | 64.0% | 9.5% | 1973 | $1,631 | 21.1% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
| Suitland | 2.07 | 45.1 | 15.1% | 70.4% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,623 | 25.5% | 92.0% | 7.6% |
| Temple Hills | 2.47 | 38.4 | 17.7% | 62.3% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,768 | 26.9% | 92.6% | 9.0% |
| Forest Heights | 3.05 | 42.7 | 16.6% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 1951 | $1,660 | 23.0% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Coral Hills | 2.63 | 36.5 | 19.8% | 28.2% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,718 | 21.6% | 85.6% | 9.9% |
| Camp Springs | 2.65 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 1977 | $2,168 | 34.3% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
| District Heights | 2.37 | 39.7 | 15.5% | 52.9% | 8.3% | 1971 | $1,770 | 26.6% | 91.5% | 6.9% |
| Morningside | 2.39 | 44.0 | 17.3% | 22.4% | 6.6% | 1965 | $2,183 | 28.0% | 89.2% | 3.6% |
| Oxon Hill | 2.45 | 45.8 | 7.9% | 34.8% | 8.2% | 1979 | $1,875 | 36.5% | 82.4% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hillcrest Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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