Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
18%
Douglas
Douglas, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$804
Population
14,656
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A charming border town with deep historical roots
Affordable
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Historic
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Quiet
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Mountain Views
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Rural
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Suburban
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Located just north of the United States-Mexico border, Douglas is a charming small town rich with historic character. Established in 1901, Douglas’ past dates back to the late 1700s, when the Spanish Conquistadores founded the San Bernardino Presidio. Douglas honors its roots with an array of historic landmarks, including the Grand Theatre, Hotel Gadsden, Church Square, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and the first international airport of the Americas: Douglas Municipal Airport.
Douglas blends the rural with the suburban, boasting vast stretches of cattle ranches in addition to numerous national retailers. Residents enjoy a peaceful atmosphere overall in Douglas, along with a broad selection of houses and apartments available for rent. Outdoor activities abound in Douglas, from its many local parks to the nearby Chiricahua National Monument. Route 80 connects Douglas to Bisbee and Pan American Avenue gets Douglas to Agua Prieta within minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,004
Average: $54,654
Education
1,651
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,706
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Douglas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Douglas, AZ is $804 for one bedroom, $839 for two bedrooms, and $608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Douglas has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$804/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$1,355/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Douglas, AZ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
290 Students
Center For Academic Success #4
Public
Grades K-8
209 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
Center For Academic Success #4
Public
Grades K-8
209 Students
Paul H Huber Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
380 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
361 Students
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Public
Grades K-8
242 Students
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
PPEP Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center
Public
Grades 9-12
166 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Center For Academic Success The #2
Public
Grades 9-12
169 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
6 Students
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Points of Interest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.