What are the schools like in Damascus, AR?

School district data for Damascus is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Damascus?

The median household income in Damascus, AR is $62,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Damascus, AR?

Damascus has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

Damascus, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Damascus, AR affordable or expensive?

Damascus's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Damascus is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,600 and the median rent is $758 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Damascus, AR?

Damascus has a violent crime rate of 254.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2544.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Damascus, AR a Good Place to Live?

Damascus is a small town of 361 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $62,083 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Damascus stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Damascus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Damascus city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Damascus's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Damascus costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Damascus, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$758	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Damascus's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.5 /100k

Property Crime

2544.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Damascus, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Damascus sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Damascus, AR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Damascus, AR	National Avg
Population	361	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Twin Groves, AR 3 mi Guy, AR 5 mi Bee Branch, AR 7 mi Center Ridge, AR 9 mi Greenbrier, AR 10 mi

Damascus vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damascus, AR affordable or expensive?

Damascus's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Damascus roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,600 and median rent is $758/month.

What is the crime rate in Damascus, AR?

Damascus's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2544.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Damascus?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Damascus, AR a good place to live?

Damascus, AR has a population of 361, a median household income of $62,083, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Damascus?

Damascus averages 49.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Damascus?

The population of Damascus, Arkansas is 361 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Damascus?

Key numbers for living in Damascus: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $138,600, median household income $62,083, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Damascus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.