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Douglas Flat, CA

California

Douglas Flat is a small town in California with a population of 187. Residents earn $123,289 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
187 Population 275/sq mi density
$123,289 Median Income $50,345 per capita
$319,700 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,289 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$319,700 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,289
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $319,700
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

How Douglas Flat Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population187
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,289
Per Capita$50,345
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$319,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden33.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.2%
Libraries9

Is Douglas Flat a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Douglas Flat receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Douglas Flat offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Douglas Flat is $123,289, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Douglas Flat among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Douglas Flat is $319,700, 13% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Douglas Flat enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Douglas Flat has a population of 187 with a density of 275 people per square mile. The median age is 53.3 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

187
Total Population
275
People / sq mi
53.3yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.8%
Female 65.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas Flat vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Douglas Flat vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Douglas Flat is $123,289, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Douglas Flat vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,289
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,345
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Douglas Flat is $319,700, 13% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$319,700
13% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.68%
Douglas Flat has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.8 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches
22% below US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates38.1146°N, 120.4529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 76.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
72% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density275/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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