Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Dothan, AL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$933
Population
72,320
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,722
Average: $69,428
Education
15,878
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,601
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dothan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dothan, AL is $926 for one bedroom, $1,015 for two bedrooms, and $1,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dothan has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$926/month
665 Sq Ft
House
$1,255/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dothan, AL is 15.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dothan is 34.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,160. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 22.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dothan, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Carver Magnet School For Math Sci And Tech
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Selma Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
543 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,133 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
468 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
788 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,155 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Landmark Park
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Airports
- Dothan Regional
Colleges
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Houses for Rent in Dothan
Property Management Companies in Dothan, AL
Evans Realty
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30
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5,084
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17
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4 Communities in Dothan
Multi-South Management
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59
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12,076
Units
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12
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4 Communities in Dothan
Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
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39
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6,010
Units
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16
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3 Communities in Dothan
Arlington Properties
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122
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29,528
Units
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73
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2 Communities in Dothan
Haley Communities
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42
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8,929
Units
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35
Cities
1 Community in Dothan
Vergence Multifamily, LLC
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25
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2,120
Units
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13
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1 Community in Dothan
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.