District Heights and Capitol Heights Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

District Heights and Capitol Heights are two lovely suburbs of our nation’s capital in Prince George’s County. Both progressive and rich in well-preserved history, these communities offer a diverse culture, four distinct seasons and a small-town atmosphere with close proximity to urban amenities. People move to District and Capitol Heights to enjoy a best of both worlds lifestyle supported by an efficient transportation infrastructure, quality schools and a tight-knit community who put care into keeping the area a place they take pride in calling home. With a population of 6,182 and 4,450 respectively, District Heights, known as “The City That Cares,” and its friendly neighbor Capitol Heights, attract people from all walks of life with affordable housing and a variety of real estate options. These neighborhoods, which enfold the eastern boundary of Washington, D.C., are less than 30-minutes from Annapolis and 40-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. A fertile and well-maintained business landscape exists in and around District and Capitol Heights. Home to many high-technology-based companies, Prince George’s County supports major employers like NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Verizon, the University System of Maryland and Computer Sciences Corporation, among others. Nearly a thousand high-technology companies employing 35,000 workers help to keep the area’s economy thriving. Commuting to these jobs from District and Capitol heights is a breeze, with a combination of convenient location and a multitude of transportation options to choose from. Several area airports are just as accessible for longer trips. Culture, history, growth and comfort; all of these elements and more go into the well-rounded quality of life unique to these communities.