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Living in Damascus

Damascus is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 17,224 at the end of 2020. Damascus registered an unemployment rate of 2.78% at the end of 2024. Damascus's foreign population totalled 3,448 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 84% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 81% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Damascus?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Damascus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Damascus yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,546 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Damascus?

The median gross salary is about 5,051 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Damascus?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.78 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Damascus is 2.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Damascus 2.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,051 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.78 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Damascus. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Damascus. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Damascus's nearest airport was IAD, 44 km away and offered 126 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count126 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km44 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Damascus. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Damascus.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 5.9 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperatures were −0.1°C in January and 23.9°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Damascus?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.87 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Damascus average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Damascus average monthly precipitation, mm035701051408776103921101191141061211028999JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Damascus annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Damascus is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Damascus 5.9262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.94 · Feb 5.89 · Mar 10.89 · Apr 17.72 · May 22.5 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 29.06 · Aug 28.11 · Sep 24.28 · Oct 18.06 · Nov 11.83 · Dec 6.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.17 · Feb -3.28 · Mar 0.611 · Apr 6.06 · May 11.56 · Jun 16.39 · Jul 18.89 · Aug 18.11 · Sep 14.22 · Oct 8.06 · Nov 2.44 · Dec -1.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.111 · Feb 1.33 · Mar 5.78 · Apr 11.89 · May 17 · Jun 21.61 · Jul 23.94 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 19.28 · Oct 13.06 · Nov 7.17 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.61 · Feb 75.69 · Mar 102.6 · Apr 91.95 · May 110.5 · Jun 118.6 · Jul 114 · Aug 106.2 · Sep 120.9 · Oct 101.9 · Nov 88.65 · Dec 98.81 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M316.8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.83 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Myrtle Grove17,224 residentsNew Milford17,229 residentsFort Hunt17,231 residentsLoganville17,212 residentsIowa Colony17,240 residentsBelle Glade17,241 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 36.9 km². Population density was 478.2 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Damascus?

The published population was 17,224 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Damascus residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport80%Foreign residents20%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area36.89 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share19.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents3,448 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density478.2 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population17,224 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official

Is Damascus a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–50%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–78%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents3,448 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population17,224 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,546 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,051 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.78 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Damascus when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Damascus part of Washington, D.C.?

Damascus belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 46.1 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Metro Member Of. Source5

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Damascus?

The published population was 17,224 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Damascus?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Damascus?

The median gross salary is about 5,051 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Damascus?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Damascus?

3,448 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Damascus a good place to live?

Damascus may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Damascus part of Washington, D.C.?

Damascus belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 46.1 km away by straight-line distance.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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