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Dothan, AL is a city filled with plenty of local businesses and amenities. It offers a reasonable cost of living, with 2 bedroom rent averaging $800 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Dothan is 96 compared to 100 nationally. This makes it an attractive place for people looking to stay within their budget. Popular local businesses include Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation, Flowers Hospital, Dothan City Schools, and other retailers like Walmart and Target. Dothan also has many parks and family friendly attractions such as Adventureland Theme Park and Water World which offer great recreational activities for citizens.

Dothan has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dothan has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dothan
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dothan is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dothan is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dothan
- The average income of a Dothan resident is $24,847 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dothan resident is $49,203 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDothan, AlabamaUnited States
  3.86
  -2.3%-6.2%
  29.7%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $31,136$37,638
  $49,203$69,021
  $67,018$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.3%6.8%
  8.6%10.0%
  3.1%2.5%
  14.4%11.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  2.2%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  5.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  7.8%9.3%
  17.6%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  8.9%7.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!! I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes is  More

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Over 3 years ago

I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back  More

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Over 3 years ago

I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the  More

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