Population
Deer Park
27,334
Damascus
16,864
Median Income
Deer Park
$138,950
Damascus
$153,994
Home Value
Deer Park
$497,900
Damascus
$496,500
Rent
Deer Park
$1,882
Damascus
$1,665
Crime Rate
Deer Park
N/A
Damascus
N/A
Cost of Living
Deer Park
207.1
Damascus
200.8
Avg Temp
Deer Park
N/A
Damascus
N/A
Unemployment
Deer Park
2.9%
Damascus
3.0%
How Similar Are Deer Park & Damascus?
Damascus is Deer Park's #21 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Deer Park
27,334
Damascus
16,864
Deer Park has a 38% larger population than Damascus.
Political Leaning
Deer Park
55.0%
Damascus
21.9%
Deer Park leans Republican while Damascus leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Deer Park
2.9%
Damascus
3.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Deer Park
$138,950
Damascus
$153,994
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
Deer Park
$497,900
Damascus
$496,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 0% difference.
Education
Deer Park
26.3%
Damascus
35.1%
Damascus has a 25% higher education than Deer Park.
Demographics
Deer Park
58.7%
Damascus
63.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
Deer Park
207.1
Damascus
200.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Deer Park and Damascus share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Deer Park
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Damascus
Damascus leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Damascus leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDDamascus has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,747 in Deer Park (22% lower). Damascus scores 209.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 254.3 in Deer Park. Damascus has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,015 vs $2,379 in Deer Park (18% lower).
Overall Cost Index
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Living Wage (1 Adult)
Living Wage (Family of 4)
Fair Market Rent (1BR)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)
Housing Market — Damascus leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDamascus has a median property tax of $4,262 vs $10,001 in Deer Park (135% lower). Damascus has a vacancy rate of 2.9% compared to 4.9% in Deer Park. Damascus has a median rent of $1,665 vs $1,882 in Deer Park (13% lower).
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDamascus has a poverty rate of 2.6% compared to 4.6% in Deer Park. Damascus has a work from home of 24.3% compared to 7.4% in Deer Park. Deer Park: 15,216 vs Damascus: 10,253 for labor force.
Median Household Income
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Labor Force
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
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Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Schools & Education — Damascus leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauDamascus has a bachelor's degree or higher of 35.1% compared to 26.3% in Deer Park. Damascus has a high school diploma or higher of 47.2% compared to 44.5% in Deer Park.
Public Schools
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDeer Park has a population of 27,334, about 1.6x the size of Damascus (16,864).
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Black
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Deer Park
Damascus
Healthcare — Damascus leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareDamascus: 4 vs Deer Park: 2 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Deer Park leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDeer Park has a public transit of 9.4% compared to 2.6% in Damascus. Damascus has a work from home of 24.3% compared to 7.4% in Deer Park. Deer Park has a drive alone of 72.8% compared to 65.1% in Damascus.
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