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Living in El Dorado

The city had 7 schools in 2026. El Dorado, a city in the United States, had a population of 17,115 in July 2026. 49.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 72 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population16,609people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,615EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent773.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.04%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,806offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 203% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.96µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

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

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 El Dorado.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$880 per month, while the median home value was US$124,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 57.2%, and the vacancy rate was 16.9% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
El Dorado recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€900
Utilities, 85 m² flat€117
Mobile plan, 10 GB€51
Internet, 60 Mbps€35
Fitness club€30

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly30.47 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly899.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB50.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home116.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$880/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)16.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,589 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)820.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent773.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes472 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is El Dorado 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 648 of 16,609 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$49,244 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in El Dorado is 7.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income49,244 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband63.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,615 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,939 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.04 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in El Dorado?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,939 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,316of €2,339 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,339
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €820
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€117 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225) · 2025-12-31− €117
Internet€35 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225) · 2025-12-31− €35
Mobile plan€51 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225) · 2025-12-31− €51
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,316
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to El Dorado. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents72 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,906 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in El Dorado 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.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesEl Dorado highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with El Dorado highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
El Dorado4,806
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,806 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,341 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes249 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.03 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportELD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for El Dorado. 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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in El Dorado.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 El Dorado is 10.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.96 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.28 · Feb 15.67 · Mar 20.39 · Apr 24.67 · May 28.61 · Jun 32.5 · Jul 34.22 · Aug 34.17 · Sep 31.22 · Oct 25.33 · Nov 18.89 · Dec 14.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093992 (EL DORADO GOODWIN FLD)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.889 · Feb 2.67 · Mar 6.67 · Apr 10.72 · May 15.83 · Jun 20 · Jul 21.83 · Aug 21.22 · Sep 17.44 · Oct 10.83 · Nov 5.33 · Dec 2 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093992 (EL DORADO GOODWIN FLD)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 7.06 · Feb 9.17 · Mar 13.5 · Apr 17.72 · May 22.22 · Jun 26.28 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.67 · Sep 24.33 · Oct 18.11 · Nov 12.11 · Dec 8.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 111.5 · Feb 113.5 · Mar 129.5 · Apr 136.9 · May 122.2 · Jun 98.55 · Jul 87.12 · Aug 86.36 · Sep 82.04 · Oct 116.3 · Nov 97.28 · Dec 142.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093992 (EL DORADO GOODWIN FLD)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading35.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.64 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,406 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.9 °C, Latina (Italy) ±2.6 °C, Barakaldo (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Bilbao (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±7.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 648 is not 2.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.3 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents648 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density395.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population16,609 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics16,406 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value124,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,879 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on El Dorado

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as an El Dorado alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1014 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,615 El Dorado+85%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 4,806 El Dorado−85%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.3% El Dorado+166%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 16,609 El Dorado+201%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.0% El Dorado−46%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,939 El Doradono percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 14.0 km El Dorado−36%
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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around El Dorado?

The median gross salary is 2,939 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in El Dorado?

The unemployment rate is 7.04 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in El Dorado?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.96 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is El Dorado?

Police recorded 4,806 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in El Dorado?

The published population is 16,609 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in El Dorado?

648 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is El Dorado a good place to live?

El Dorado 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.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093992 (EL DORADO GOODWIN FLD) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in El Dorado (Wayback Machine capture 20250614043225) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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