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Dumas
  • Town in Texas
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Dumas

#11,447 in Best Places to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Dumas is a town in Texas with a population of 14,565. Dumas is in Moore County. Living in Dumas offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dumas and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dumas are above average.
    Population
    14,565
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $126,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $929
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      244.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      81.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      192.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,518.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      320.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      20%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      26%
      11%
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    Working in Dumas

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,810
    National
    $69,021
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