At a Glance
Median Income
$47,485
$17,444 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
Zillow: $226,667
Median Rent
$945/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
63.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
10.5% smoking rate
How Agua Dulce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Agua Dulce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Agua Dulce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Agua Dulce residents earn a median household income of $47,485 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,444. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Agua Dulce is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,667. Median rent is $945/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
6.9% of adults in Agua Dulce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
63.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Agua Dulce has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population2,995
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born34.9%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,485
Per Capita$17,444
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$945
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$226,667
Housing Units859
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation4,027 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+63.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Agua Dulce was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
34.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.