At a Glance
Median Income
$33,173
$27,438 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $217,859
Median Rent
$713/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
3,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.1% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Damascus residents earn a median household income of $33,173 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,438. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Damascus is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,859. Median rent is $713/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Damascus reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,181/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,173
Per Capita$27,438
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
B+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$713
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$217,859
Housing Units443
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property3,181/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,934 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband67.7%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Damascus was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.