Cedar Heights, Maryland
Cedar Heights is a community of 2,213 people in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Why visit Cedar Heights
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Nannie Helen Burroughs School and Beall's Pleasure.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Cedar Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cedar Heights
Cedar Heights is a census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 1,597.
From the Wikipedia article Cedar Heights, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
Whitney Young Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Washington, D.C.
Museums and landmarks21
Nannie Helen Burroughs School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic school formerly named Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Concord
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in District Heights, Maryland, United States
Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
Fairmount Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
John Philip Sousa Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic school building in Washington, D.C., United States
Langston Golf Course
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic golf course in Washington, D.C., United States
Market Master's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Mayfair Mansions Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Washington, D.C
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
United States National Arboretum
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
National arboretum and research institution in Washington, D.C., US
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 2.4 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
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16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
China Chef's Carry Out
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
5925 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Capitol Heights
Far East Carry-Out
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
5920 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Capitol Heights
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
6254 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
6412 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.1 mi
6214 Central Avenue, Seat Pleasant
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
7101 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Greater Landover
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
6250 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights
Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-02:00
Churches and places of worship59
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Ridgley Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
1206 Doewood Lane, Capitol Heights
Contee African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.0 mi
903 Division Avenue Northeast
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries75
DC Scholars
School · 1.3 mi
5601 5601 E Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20019, Washington
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 2.3 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
School · 5.0 mi
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
School · 1.2 mi
5600 East Capitol Street Ne, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary
School · 5.8 mi
111 O Street Nw, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary
School · 3.8 mi
725 19Th Street Ne, Washington
Map of Cedar Heights
214 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince George's County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
College Park Airport (CGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Landover 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Summerfield 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Walker Mill 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Capitol Heights 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Bladensburg 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Suitland 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- East Riverdale 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Lake Arbor 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Forestville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Brentwood 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- Strand Teater DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Langston Golf Course, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Mayfair Mansons DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Engine Company 27 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Woodlawn Cemetery DC, Smallbones, CC0
- John-phillip-sousa-high-school, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Matthews Church Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Ridgley Methodist Episcopal Church Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Bealls Pleasure 1936 HABS, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- Visitors Center & Administration Building - United States National Arboretum, Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Concord 1936, Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record, Public domain
- Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Hilleary House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount Hope Cheverly Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Ridgeley Rosenwald School, exterior (21636807881), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Amtrak Anacostia River Bridge 1977, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Benning Bridge 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Ambrose, Cheverly, MD, Roberto221, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old dueling ground, Bladensburg, Md. LCCN2016825572, National Photo Company Collection, Public domain
- Whitney Young Bridge 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bladensburg Road Bridge 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Dupont Park December 2017, Eric T. Gunther, CC BY 3.0
- New York Avenue Bridge 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS063-E-26618 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-43759 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2018-10-17 15 49 23 View northwest along Addison Road at 62nd Avenue in Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-13 18 05 08 View west along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King Junior Highway) between Carrington Avenue and Booker Drive in Summerfield, Prince Georges County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-17 15 51 39 View southeast along Addison Road between Sheriff Road and Lee Place in Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Brown House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trammell-Taylor House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-17 15 44 30 View west along Maryland State Route 704 (Martin Luther King, Junior Highway) at Addison Road in Seat Pleasant, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace United Methodist Church - Fairmount Heights, Maryland, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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