Living in Douglas City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglas City · Census data 2020–2024
Douglas City has 1,060 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $31,827 (68% lower than the California median), the median home value is $334,200, the median rent is $947/month.
Douglas City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Douglas City at a glance
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $31,827State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $334,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Douglas City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Douglas City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas City the median home value is $334,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,618 a month in housing costs.
Douglas City median household income
The median household income in Douglas City is $31,827 and the income per person is $27,589. 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Douglas City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 575
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Douglas City demographics
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglas City ›
Education in Douglas City
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Douglas City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglas City
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Douglas City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas City | 1,060 | $31,827 | $334,200 | $947 |
| Lewiston | 2,020 | $39,968 | $310,300 | $1,113 |
| Weaverville | 4,018 | $65,787 | $339,300 | $1,056 |
| Junction City | 1,190 | $48,250 | $283,300 | — |
| Hayfork | 2,537 | $44,434 | $336,600 | $840 |
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | — | $1,125 |
| Shasta | 1,387 | $111,250 | $395,500 | — |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | — |
| Centerville | 1,954 | $122,500 | $595,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Douglas City, CA?
The median household income in Douglas City is $31,827, 68% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Douglas City?
The median home value in Douglas City is $334,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Douglas City?
The median gross rent in Douglas City is $947 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Douglas City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
What is the median age in Douglas City?
The median age in Douglas City is 43.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Douglas City?
The average commute to work in Douglas City is 25 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas City?
The unemployment rate in Douglas City is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglas City?
18.4% of adults in Douglas City 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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