At a Glance
Median Income
$80,144
$35,510 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $183,371
Violent Crime
93/100K
2,837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Damascus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Damascus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Damascus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Damascus residents earn a median household income of $80,144 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Damascus is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,371. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Damascus reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,837/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,144
Per Capita$35,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$183,371
Housing Units97
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property2,837/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Damascus was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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