At a Glance
Median Income
$61,276
$27,659 per capita
Home Value
$150,100
Zillow: $186,433
Median Rent
$769/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
2,496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
18.6% smoking rate
How Dora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dora a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dora residents earn a median household income of $61,276 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,659. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dora is $150,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,433. Median rent is $769/month, with 19.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dora reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,496/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Dora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dora has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,617
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,276
Per Capita$27,659
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,100
Rent$769
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$186,433
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent267/100K
Property2,496/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
Elevation439 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dora was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.