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Bastrop, LA vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Bastrop?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 7.2 years older than in Bastrop.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Bastrop?
- Dothan housing costs are 130.2% more expensive than Bastrop housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Bastrop?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bastrop.

Things to do in Bastrop?
Bastrop Louisiana beautifully lies along both banks of Ouachita River giving tourists & locals alike access not only into joining riverboat tours but also kayaking through sandy beaches along Arkansas border providing travelers amazing views over surrounding forest areas from rustic bridges scattered throughout nearby state parks there’s no shortage when it comes to exploring outdoors!

Things to do in Dothan?
Dothan, Alabama is a thriving city located in Houston County. Often referred to as the “Peanut Capital of the World”, it is home to the annual National Peanut Festival. Thanks to its warm climate and pleasant year-round temperatures, visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird watching at places like Landmark Park and Abbeville Town Square. With museums, historical sites, upscale shopping outlets, and delicious restaurants, there is something for everyone in this charming Southern town.

 Bastrop, LADothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$23,955  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$78,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bastrop    1 Reviews

It would do the state and country a world of good. I've been up here since evacuating from New Orleans and the only good thing I can say about it is that some of the  More

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Reviews for Dothan    25 Reviews

This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!! I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes is  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the  More

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