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Living in
Douglas.
About
Life in Douglas
Living in Douglas means embracing a tight-knit border community where your money stretches further than in most of Arizona—median home values hover around $157,700 and rent runs about $772 a month, making it genuinely affordable even on modest incomes. The economy here is rooted in cross-border trade and a history of mining, but what keeps people here day-to-day is the strong Latino community culture, the genuine neighborliness, and a lifestyle that isn't rushed. Summers are hot (expect 90-100°F regularly, with June hitting 97°F on average), but winters are mild and actually pleasant, and the monsoon rains from June through July bring real weather that many Arizonans appreciate.
Douglas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Foreign-Born
24.2%
Broadband Internet
83.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Douglas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Douglas, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (95.3%), and 66.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
41.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Douglas
In Douglas, rent runs 50% below the AZ average, and home values are 60% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$904
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $172,045 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in Douglas
Unemployment in Cochise County, which includes Douglas, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Douglas: Cochise County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cochise County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Douglas Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Douglas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Douglas, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Douglas runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,073.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Douglas Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 69 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cochise County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cochise County, which includes Douglas, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 69 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | Drought | $107,000 |
| 2024 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $154,000 |
| 2023 | 43 | Heat | $250,000 |
| 2022 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.9M |
| 2021 | 47 | Flash Flood | $659,000 |
| 2020 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $511,000 |
| 2018 | 35 | Drought | $189,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cochise County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cochise County, which includes Douglas, is typically good — 255 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
255
per year
Moderate Days
106
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Cochise County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Douglas has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
58
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 31°F | 0.91" |
| Feb | 69°F | 35°F | 0.74" |
| Mar | 73°F | 40°F | 0.61" |
| Apr | 81°F | 45°F | 0.17" |
| May | 89°F | 53°F | 0.40" |
| Jun | 97°F | 62°F | 0.53" |
| Jul | 95°F | 66°F | 3.45" |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 3.20" |
| Sep | 90°F | 60°F | 1.67" |
| Oct | 83°F | 49°F | 0.78" |
| Nov | 74°F | 38°F | 0.64" |
| Dec | 65°F | 30°F | 0.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Douglas
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Douglas
Douglas's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Coronado National Memorial, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Douglas
Douglas has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Coronado National Memorial (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Coronado National Memorial
National Memorial
42 mi awayChiricahua National Monument
National Monument
47 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Douglas
Douglas Public Library
560 E 10th St, Douglas
Cities Near Douglas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Douglas?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Douglas FAQ
Is Douglas, Arizona affordable?⌄
Douglas's median rent is $772/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $42,019/year. Median home value is $157,700.
Is Douglas, Arizona safe?⌄
Douglas's violent crime rate was 96 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1073 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Douglas, Arizona?⌄
Cochise County, which includes Douglas, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Douglas, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Douglas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $772/month and median household income is $42,019/year. The median home value is $157,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Douglas, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Douglas is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from