Moving to Dominica from Texas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Texas to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Texas to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Texas to Dominica, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
637 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Texas to Dominica.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
DM
27.9%

Dominica performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
DM
81.0%

Texas performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
DM
$15,900

Texas performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs

Dominica performs significantly better than Texas across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Austin Roseau
Jan–Mar 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Austin Roseau
Jan 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Dominica passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Usually fine from major cities in Dominica. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Texas?

Dominica performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Texas?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Texas and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM
Population 25,145,561 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1767
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911