Here's what it costs to live in Dothan, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, while the typical home is valued around $194,000. Households earn a median of $55,792 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,792
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$960
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$194,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$757
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$762
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$950
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,288
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
71,514
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$989
Per month
Avg Home Value
$199,233
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.9%
What is the cost of living index for Dothan?
The cost of living index for Dothan is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Dothan?
The median gross rent in Dothan is $960 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Dothan?
The median household income in Dothan is $55,792 per year.
What is the median home value in Dothan?
The median home value in Dothan is $194,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Dothan?
Air quality data for Dothan is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Dothan?
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
