At a Glance
Median Income
$77,841
$58,887 per capita
Home Value
$383,000
Zillow: $648,248
Median Rent
$567/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
426/100K
2,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douglas residents earn a median household income of $77,841 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,887. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglas is $383,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $648,248. Median rent is $567/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Douglas reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,992/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglas has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,295
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,841
Per Capita$58,887
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,000
Rent$567
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$648,248
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent426/100K
Property2,992/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Douglas was founded in 1851.
The median home in Douglas was built in 1987.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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