Best Places to Live in Dothan (zip 36305), Alabama

Small agricultural city - Extreme southeast Alabama near the Florida and Georgia borders

Pros

-Small-town atmosphere
-Healthcare
-Cost of living

Cons

-Summer heat and humidity
-Isolation
-Entertainment

Local Listings in 36305

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$189,000

108 Pioneer Trl
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1953 SqFt

$189,000

108 Pioneer Trl
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1953 SqFt

$162,500

119 Bradberry Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1688 SqFt

$199,900

904 Orchard Cir
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1600 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Dothan Metro Area

Dothan is a quiet but prosperous town serving a large agricultural area specializing in peanuts and other nuts but also rich in cotton and poultry. Industries include food processing and a relatively broad assortment of others, including Michelin Tire and Sony, GE, International Paper and Pemco (aircraft). Dothan is central to other Southeast markets and thus acts as a transportation, mostly trucking, hub.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Dothan (zip 36305) is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Negative. Dothan (zip 36305) jobs have decreased by 0.28%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Dothan (zip 36305)'s cost of living is 5.90% lower than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Dothan (zip 36305)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

Houston county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Dothan (zip 36305)'s population is 15,107 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 145.52%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Dothan (zip 36305) is $171,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.40%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Dothan (zip 36305)

SCHOOLS

Dothan (zip 36305) public schools spend $9,039 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.2 students per teacher in Dothan (zip 36305). Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Dothan Rankings

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#256	2005 Best Places to Live
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Housing Market in Dothan

It's a good time to buy in Dothan. Home Appreciation is up 1.4% in the last 12 months. Browse Dothan Real Estate or Find top agents in Dothan

The median home price in Dothan is $171,300. Browse Homes in this Range.

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