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Douglas, AZ


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Douglas, Arizona

Douglas, Arizona, in Cochise county, is 101 miles SE of Tucson, Arizona. About 14,312 people people live in Douglas.

The People and Families of Douglas

In Douglas, about 47% of adults are married. Douglas has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Douglas had a median family income of $22,425.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Douglas.

Douglas Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Douglas, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Arizona.

Commuting

In Douglas, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Douglas enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

Douglas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDouglas Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Douglas Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Douglas Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Douglas, AZ

Comparing Douglas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime35

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