Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Hillcrest Heights, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,381
Population
15,369
Renter Mix
52% Rent
An international cuisine center, Hillcrest Heights provides an awesome dining experience
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Shopping
Hillcrest Heights is located in Prince George County, just southeast of Washington D.C., across the Anacostia River. Hillcrest Heights' location to the Capital provides a variety of unique shopping destinations, international and local cuisines, and cool sites to see! The Shops at Iverson are located inside Hillcrest Heights, and nearby you’ll discover Phoenix Theatres-Marlow 6, Marlow Heights Shopping Center, plus dine-in and quick-bite restaurants.
Thanks to close proximity to I-495 and I-295, residents can travel with ease to Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. The Metro subway is also a suitable commuting option, since convenient train access points are stationed at Naylord Road and Southern Avenue. Hillcrest Park and Oxon Run are extensive green spaces in the area, ideal for recreational sports.
Explore the City
Hillcrest Heights Community Center has baseball fields, tennis courts, and a walking path.
Oxon Run Park in Hillcrest Heights is a local favorite for its shady picnic area.
Split-level homes in Hillcrest Heights are mostly brick.
If you are looking for something, Hillcrest Heights has a small shopping center.
In Hillcrest Heights, catch the Metro bus anywhere you might want to go.
Catch the Green Line at the Naylor Road Metro station in Hillcrest Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,749
Average: $78,193
Education
3,152
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,649
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillcrest Heights has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD is $1,180 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, and $1,520 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest Heights has decreased by -10.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,381/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$2,633/month
1,252 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,837/month
541 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillcrest Heights, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxon Cove Park
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
- Anacostia Park
- Fort Dupont Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.