District Heights, Maryland

About District Heights

Set in the central part of Maryland, District Heights is a close-knit town counting 5,916 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, District Heights is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,800 residents per square mile.

📰 District Heights News Today

• Free backpacks, school supplies to be handed out in District Heights NBC4 Washington · Aug 18
• 18-year-old convicted of murder in District Heights market shooting DC News Now · Mar 5
• District Heights Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Margaret Louise Carter Rogers Obituary (2026) - District Heights, MD - Beall Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• 3332 Princess Stephanie Ct, District Heights, MD 20747 Realtor.com · Apr 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes District Heights Unique

• The only place in America named District Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,916.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in District Heights

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🏫 Schools in District Heights

• Concord Elementary
• District Heights Elementary
• Drew-Freeman Middle
• Francis Scott Key Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of District Heights

🏘️ Nearby Communities