At a Glance
Median Income
$112,774
$46,346 per capita
Home Value
$637,100
Zillow: $657,194
Median Rent
$2,554/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
498/100K
4,680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
234 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
3.2 / 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 $112,774 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,346. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Damascus is $637,100 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $657,194. Median rent is $2,554/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Damascus reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,680/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,888
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,774
Per Capita$46,346
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$637,100
Rent$2,554
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$657,194
Housing Units3,652
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent498/100K
Property4,680/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Damascus was founded in 2004.
The median home in Damascus was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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