Why Live in Dothan
Known as the "Peanut Capital of the World," Dothan celebrates its agricultural heritage through 70 whimsical peanut statues scattered throughout the city and the annual National Peanut Festival. The city's cultural scene centers around the historic Dothan Opera House and Wiregrass Museum of Art, which features rotating visual arts exhibits. Families enjoy Landmark Park's working 1890s farm and planetarium, while the 50-acre Dothan Botanical Gardens provides peaceful nature trails and a tropical greenhouse. Water World delivers seasonal entertainment with slides and a wave pool, complemented by year-round attractions like Adventureland Theme Park's go-karts and mini-golf.
The housing market in Dothan features properties ranging from $76,000 to $922,000. Single-family homes have a median price of $248,000, while townhomes show a median price of $196,900. Two-bedroom condos typically sell for a median price of $262,500. The average listing price sits at $316,000, which is 39% below the national average.
Living costs in Dothan run 13.1% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $92,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters require about $49,000. Monthly housing costs average $1,600, which is 33% below the national average. Property taxes remain notably low at 0.3% in Houston County, compared to 0.34% in nearby Enterprise and 0.33% in Ozark. The combined sales tax rate is 9.43%, including a 4% state rate and 5.43% local rate. Everyday expenses like gasoline cost $3.008 per gallon, 7.2% below the national average. The city's location 80 miles from Gulf Coast beaches and proximity to major cities like Montgomery and Tallahassee makes it an accessible hub for both work and leisure.
Home Trends in Dothan, AL
On average, homes in Dothan, AL sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dothan, AL over the last 12 months is $239,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$239,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,824
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$189,650
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$262,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Number of Homes for Sale
277
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,016
Median List Price
$249,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%