At a Glance
Median Income
$61,118
$19,855 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
Zillow: $147,283
Median Rent
$688/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
17.1% smoking rate
How Dexter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dexter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dexter 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
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $61,118 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,855. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,805 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,283. Median rent is $688/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,144
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,567/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,118
Per Capita$19,855
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$2,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$688
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$147,283
Housing Units451
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
C
Violent127/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,484/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation3,459 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dexter was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
20.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.