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Dauphin Island, Alabama

town · Mobile County

At a glance

1,852
Population
$432,200
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$468,725
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,844/mo
Median rent
37% above U.S. median
$67,206
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
32.6 min
Average commute
93.1%
Homes with broadband
85.63%
Locations with fiber available
14.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost8% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates42.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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