Living in Douglas, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglas · Census data 2020–2024
Douglas has 15,981 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $42,019 (47% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $157,700, the median rent is $772/month.
Douglas at a glance
- Population
- 15,981
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,019State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $157,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Douglas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas the median home value is $157,700, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,132 a month in housing costs.
Douglas median household income
The median household income in Douglas is $42,019 and the income per person is $18,503. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Douglas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,468
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.80
Douglas demographics
- Population
- 15,981
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 4,566
- Foreign-born
- 24.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglas ›
Education in Douglas
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglas
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Douglas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 15,981 | $42,019 | $157,700 | $772 |
| Pirtleville | 1,939 | $48,589 | $90,200 | $592 |
| McNeal | 246 | $75,357 | $114,300 | $544 |
| Bisbee | 4,977 | $47,613 | $216,700 | $866 |
| Naco | 1,060 | $57,540 | $74,300 | — |
| Sunizona | 191 | $32,708 | $64,300 | — |
| Miracle Valley | 716 | $54,604 | $86,600 | — |
| Tombstone | 1,026 | $34,901 | $182,600 | $668 |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 14,330 | $75,417 | $258,800 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in Douglas, AZ?
The median household income in Douglas is $42,019, 47% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $157,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Douglas?
The median gross rent in Douglas is $772 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Douglas, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
What is the median age in Douglas?
The median age in Douglas is 34.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Douglas?
The average commute to work in Douglas is 24 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas?
The unemployment rate in Douglas is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglas?
12.4% of adults in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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