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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Kayden Roberts

Weekend activities in Dothan?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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Oliver Peterson

Dothan housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

6 replies 24 upvotes housing
Jordan H.

Day-to-day life in Dothan, AL

Hey folks, I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $55,052 in Dothan. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transi...

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Charlotte Reed

Anyone else love living in Dothan?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2011. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,118 people. The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actual...

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Alice Watson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Dothan?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. Median household income is $55,052, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by nei...

9 replies 30 upvotes housing
Ryan W.

Cost of living reality check -Dothan

Hello, Just moved here 15 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. T...

3 replies 25 upvotes housing
Emilia Wright

Housing market in Dothan right now

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Cheers.

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Ezra Clark

Considering Dothan vs Boston -help me decide

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here?

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Carson Patel

Dothan is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. Household incomes average around $55,052 in Dothan. Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life...

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Landon Gutierrez

Is public transit usable in Dothan?

Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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Aubrey Myers

Dothan housing prices -when will it stop?

So, I'm originally from Orlando and Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

2 replies 27 upvotes housing
Matthew Cooper

The good and bad of living in Dothan

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 13 months ago and Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Amelia Garcia

Quick question about Dothan

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Alice Watson

What Dothan does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Dothan sits at 41.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. Household incomes average around $55,052 in Dothan. The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actually reasonable. Pub...

3 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Kayden Roberts

Starting a business in Dothan?

Hey folks, Just moved here 14 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $55,052, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $55,052 in Dothan. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. ...

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Jack Hughes

Moving from Dallas to Dothan next month

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Dothan sits at 41.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Allison Rivera

Best companies to work for in Dothan?

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $55,052 in Dothan. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where mo...

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Jacob R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Dothan?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Cheers.

13 replies 27 upvotes housing
Oliver Peterson

Unpopular opinion about Dothan

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in n...

2 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Emilia Wright

What Dothan does better than anywhere else

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Dothan sits at 41.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Prop...

21 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Lucas Edwards

Working in Dothan -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any ad...

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Delilah

Worst things about Dothan nobody talks about

Crime rate is something to consider -Dothan sits at 41.4 per 100K. Median household income is $55,052, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get...

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charlottemind2020

Freelancing from Dothan -experience?

Hello, Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Rent is about $912/month for a decent place. Median household income is $55,052, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Ezra Clark

Best restaurants in Dothan?

Been living here since 2009. Crime rate is something to consider -Dothan sits at 41.4 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Emilia Wright

Is Dothan worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $186,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $912 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any ...

7 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Ezra Clark

Is Dothan getting better or worse?

Random thought, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The s...

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Jack Hughes

Is Dothan worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. I'm a 29-year-old physical therapist and It's a a smaller city city with about 71,118 people. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks an...

3 replies 2 upvotes moving
Grace M.

What's it really like living in Dothan?

Hey folks, My partner and I are With a population of 71,118, Dothan is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The ...

8 replies 21 upvotes living
Aaron

Working in Dothan -salaries realistic?

OK so The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? TIA! There's...

14 replies 7 upvotes jobs
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