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Moss Point, MS vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Moss Point?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 1.7 years younger than in Moss Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Moss Point?
- Dothan housing costs are 55.2% more expensive than Moss Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Moss Point?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Moss Point.

Things to do in Moss Point?
Moss Point, MS is an inviting small city south of Pascagoula full of amazing places to explore like Lorraine Island Wildlife Sanctuary displaying its unique environment or Escatawpa Hollow Park ideal for camping; they organize vivid festivals like Moss Point Seafood Festival every September.

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.

 Moss Point, MSDothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$43,471  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$116,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Moss Point    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I came here from Maine believing that like Maine, my service dog would be allowed anywhere I am. Come to find out that in Moss Point, MS hotels, service dogs are not  More

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Over 12 years ago

I purchased a house today in Moss Point Mississippi and at closing I found out that where the house is located in Moss Point I will have to pay both CITY and COUNTY  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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