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Dothan, Alabama real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dothan, AL (Houston County) — Census median home value $186,600, county listing prices up about 2.8% over the past year.
Dothan, AL is in Houston County, Alabama — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 71,118, with a median household income of $55,052. Census data puts Dothan's median home value at $186,600.
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Dothan market snapshot
Population
71,118
Median Household Income
$55,052
Median Home Value (city)
$186,600
Median Gross Rent
$912/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dothan's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $186,600.
County Price Trend
Houston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dothan has an estimated population of 71,118 and a median household income of $55,052, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dothan's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Dothan FAQ
What are home values like in Dothan, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dothan's median home value at $186,600.
What is the population of Dothan, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dothan's population at approximately 71,118.
What's the median rent in Dothan, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dothan at approximately $912 per month.
What is the median household income in Dothan, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dothan at approximately $55,052.
Is the Dothan housing market growing?
Houston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Is Dothan, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dothan's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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