What are the schools like in Douglas, AZ?

Douglas is served primarily by Douglas Unified District (4174). The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.

What is the median household income in Douglas?

The median household income in Douglas, AZ is $41,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Douglas, AZ?

Douglas has an average high temperature of 65.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Douglas, AZ affordable or expensive?

Douglas's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Douglas is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,600 and the median rent is $714 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Douglas, AZ?

Douglas has a violent crime rate of 78.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1569.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Douglas, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Douglas is a small city of 16,301 in Arizona, with a median household income of $41,594 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Douglas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Douglas 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: 88.6

Douglas's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Douglas costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Douglas, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$714	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Douglas's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.1 /100k

Property Crime

1569.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Douglas is served primarily by Douglas Unified District (4174). The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Douglas, AZ	National Avg
School District	Douglas Unified District (4174)	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Douglas sees average highs of 65.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Douglas, AZ
Average High — January	65.2°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Douglas, AZ	National Avg
Population	16,301	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	43.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pirtleville, AZ 3 mi McNeal, AZ 16 mi Elfrida, AZ 21 mi Bisbee, AZ 23 mi Naco, AZ 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Douglas

Douglas, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

85607 85608

Douglas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas, AZ affordable or expensive?

Douglas's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Douglas roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,600 and median rent is $714/month.

What is the crime rate in Douglas, AZ?

Douglas's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1569.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Douglas?

Public schools in Douglas are operated by Douglas Unified District (4174). The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Douglas, AZ a good place to live?

Douglas, AZ has a population of 16,301, a median household income of $41,594, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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 Douglas?

Douglas averages 65.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Douglas?

Douglas, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 85607, 85608.

What is the population of Douglas?

The population of Douglas, Arizona is 16,301 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Douglas?

Key numbers for living in Douglas: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,600, median household income $41,594, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Douglas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.