Dothan, AL

Metro area in Alabama · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.3%

Median Home Value

$187,002

↑ +2.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,159/mo

↑ +3.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.4%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+31.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$48,672

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

634

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.4

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.5%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↑ +1.3%

5-Year Price Trend

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