At a Glance
Median Income
$44,038
$24,470 per capita
Home Value
$201,600
Zillow: $249,712
Violent Crime
34/100K
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Dateland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dateland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dateland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dateland residents earn a median household income of $44,038 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,470. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dateland is $201,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,712. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Dateland reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Dateland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dateland has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,038
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A
Home Value$201,600
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$249,712
Housing Units181
Rent Burden13.4%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property1,201/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation435 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dateland was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.