At a Glance
Median Income
$87,011
$42,822 per capita
Home Value
$371,500
Zillow: $499,609
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.1% smoking rate
How Dousman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dousman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dousman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dousman residents earn a median household income of $87,011 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,822. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dousman is $371,500 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,609. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
34.2% of adults in Dousman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dousman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,043
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,011
Per Capita$42,822
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A
Home Value$371,500
Rent$1,430
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$499,609
Housing Units877
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Dousman was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.