At a Glance
Median Income
$36,397
$16,240 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $213,129
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
51.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.1%
54.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.8%
19.5% smoking rate
How Doolittle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doolittle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doolittle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doolittle residents earn a median household income of $36,397 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,240. The unemployment rate stands at 22.1% (514% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Doolittle is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,129. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
1.3% of adults in Doolittle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
51.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Doolittle has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,162
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,397
Per Capita$16,240
Unemployment22.1%
Poverty54.1%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$1,016
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$213,129
Housing Units1,627
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity49.8%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation85 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+51.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Doolittle was built in 2003.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
22.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.