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Dauphin Island, AL
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Dauphin Island, AL
At a Glance
How Dauphin Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dauphin Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dauphin Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dauphin Island residents earn a median household income of $64,615 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,520. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dauphin Island is $387,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,610. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Dauphin Island reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,439/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Dauphin Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dauphin Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.