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Prattville, AL vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Prattville?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 2.7 years older than in Prattville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Prattville?
- Dothan housing costs are 19.9% less expensive than Prattville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Prattville?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Prattville.

Things to do in Prattville?
Prattville, Alabama is situated in Autauga county providing visitors leisure areas such as Marbury Plaza while also having employment opportunities at Searcy Hospitality Group plus entertainment opportunities at Cobb 16 & IMAXPRIME

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.

 Prattville, ALDothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$65,932  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Prattville    3 Reviews

This city is a much better bet than Montgomery, but there is definitely not much to do. Most of the restaurants are chains, and there the bars are usually empty. A great  More

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Over 12 years ago

This area is extremely humid, near unbearable, in the summer  More

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Have lived in PVille for 10 years and love it. A great place to raise  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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