What are the schools like in Dora, AL?

Dora is served primarily by Jefferson County. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Dora?

The median household income in Dora, AL is $55,189 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Dora, AL?

Dora has an average high temperature of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Dora, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dora, AL affordable or expensive?

Dora's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dora is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,300 and the median rent is $725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dora, AL?

Dora has a violent crime rate of 222.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2361.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dora, AL a Good Place to Live?

Dora is a small town of 2,718 in Alabama, with a median household income of $55,189 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Dora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dora city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Dora's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dora costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dora, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,189	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dora's violent crime rate is 222.8 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

222.8 /100k

Property Crime

2361.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dora is served primarily by Jefferson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dora, AL	National Avg
School District	Jefferson County	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dora sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 65.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dora, AL
Average High — January	52.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	65.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Dora, AL	National Avg
Population	2,718	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sumiton, AL 2 mi West Jefferson, AL 4 mi Sipsey, AL 6 mi Cordova, AL 7 mi Cardiff, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dora

Dora, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35062

Dora vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dora, AL affordable or expensive?

Dora's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dora roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,300 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Dora, AL?

Dora's violent crime rate is 222.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2361.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dora?

Public schools in Dora are operated by Jefferson County. The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dora, AL a good place to live?

Dora, AL has a population of 2,718, a median household income of $55,189, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dora?

Dora averages 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.7 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dora?

Dora, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35062.

What is the population of Dora?

The population of Dora, Alabama is 2,718 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dora?

Key numbers for living in Dora: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $156,300, median household income $55,189, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.