Median Income
$61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$576
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
19% higher than US avg
How Caplan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,966
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$39,120
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty14.7%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$576
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units920
Rent Burden8.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+20.9%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Caplan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Caplan receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Caplan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Caplan is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Caplan is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.9% have completed high school.
Caplan has a population of 1,966 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.1% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Spanish | 95.7% |
| 614% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
The median household income in Caplan is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,600 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
The median home value in Caplan is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $576 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Housing Units | 920 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Caplan vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Caplan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |