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Douglas, Alabama

town · Marshall County (primary) , DeKalb County

At a glance

1,113
Population
$175,400
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$244,549
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$905/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$62,000
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
34.1 min
Average commute
88.4%
Homes with broadband
23.85%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost13% 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 college40 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates78.8%
College graduates15.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Marshall County Economic Development Council
A nonprofit economic development council serving Marshall County, Alabama. It fosters sustainable economic growth, attracts businesses, and builds lasting relationships for a prosperous community.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
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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