Median Income
$57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$504
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How Dégelis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,884
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$37,040
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.8%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$504
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,385
Rent Burden8.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+0.6%
Is Dégelis a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dégelis receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dégelis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dégelis is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dégelis is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.
Dégelis has a population of 2,884 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.9% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 98.4% |
| 635% above US avg |
The median household income in Dégelis is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
The median home value in Dégelis is $139,000, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $504 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,385 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Dégelis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 215.0 sq mi (556.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |