At a Glance
Median Income
$41,886
$23,969 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $319,182
Median Rent
$552/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
26.9% smoking rate
How Dulce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dulce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dulce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dulce residents earn a median household income of $41,886 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,969. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 695 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dulce is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,182. Median rent is $552/month, with 13.1% 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 1988.
Education
9.9% of adults in Dulce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dulce has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,782
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,886
Per Capita$23,969
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$773M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$552
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$319,182
Housing Units951
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death8,261/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation7,275 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute8 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dulce was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.