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Opelousas, LA vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Opelousas?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 5.5 years older than in Opelousas.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Opelousas?
- Dothan housing costs are 71.9% more expensive than Opelousas housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Opelousas?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Opelousas.

Things to do in Opelousas?
Opelousas is a unique city located in northwest Louisiana .It’s home to numerous historical sites including Magnolia Mound Historic District , Flemish Bond House museum , Evergreen Plantation and some old Baptist churches . But it’s more than just history this lively city offers visitors and residents alike something different-a thriving cultural landscape filled with interesting culinary traditions special events like festivals playing Zydeco music plus live theater theatre arts such as painting sculpture photography jazz dance Cajun-Creole culture all accessible through institutions like Eunice Cultural Arts Center headed by world renowned chef Leah Chase . Opelousas truly has something for everyone !

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.

 Opelousas, LADothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$33,272  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$105,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  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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