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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Dothan.

About Dothan, AL

Dothan is the county seat of Houston County in the southeastern part of the state. The population is 71,072 (2020 Census). It is Alabama’s eighth-largest city. The larger Dothan Metropolitan Area includes Houston, Henry, and Geneva counties, with around 150,000 people.

In the late 1700s, before the American Revolution, this area was a British colony called West Florida. It was settled originally to extract timber resources. The area was nearly abandoned during the American Civil War. It began to recover during the Reconstruction Era after the war. The city was incorporated in 1885.

It is known for having the world’s smallest city block. You can find a monument marking the spot on a small triangular piece of land behind the Dothan Civic Center at the intersection of Troy, Appletree, and Museum streets.

In the 1900s, Farmers had great success growing peanuts in this area. The 75 square miles surrounding Dothan supplies about one-quarter of the peanuts in America, even today. The city is best known as the “Peanut Capital of the World.”

What to do in Dothan, AL

Dothan has these interesting places to visit:

• Feature: The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens are beautiful. There are 15 specialty gardens such as roses, azaleas, and preservation plants from the past. The gazebo and love gate are frequently used for wedding ceremonies.
• Events: The Houston County Farm Center is a 5,000-seat arena for sports events and live concerts.
• Museums: Museums to visit include the G W Carver Interpretive Museum and the Wiregrass Museum of Art.
• Destination: The Landmark Park is just on the outskirts of Dothan near the botanical gardens. It is a nature preserve that offers outdoor recreational activities. There is also an Adventureland Theme Park and a Water World.

Working in Dothan, AL

The Dothan local economy depends on agriculture, retail, manufacturing, construction, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the statewide unemployment rate. The median household income is $49,203 per year, which is lower than the national average of $69,021. Dothan's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 29.7%, compared to the national average of 33.5%. Local traffic is congested. The mean commute time is 19.6 minutes.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (16.4%), hospitality services (8.4%), education (6.7%), construction (4.6%), government (4.2%), professional services (4.2%), and textile mills (4.1%).

Dothan, AL Neighborhoods

Dothan has various neighborhoods to consider, with luxury homes in some and modestly priced houses in others. It pays to shop around for those looking to buy a home or rent a place.

Here are the popular and desirable neighborhoods.

• Kelly Springs: This neighborhood has some newer homes built after 2000. Most of the other houses were built after 1970. The median real estate price is $353,105, which is more expensive than 86.3% of the other areas in the state. Most homes are owner-occupied. The houses are medium-to-large size with three to five bedrooms.
• Brannon Stand: This nice neighborhood is west of the town. The median real estate price is $317,095. Most of the homes in this suburban rural area are modest, with two or three bedrooms. Apartments and houses are available to rent for around $1,792 per month. The vacancy rate is 11.5%, so finding a place to rent is easy.
• Dothan Northwest: This area is to the northwest of Dothan. Its main feature is the Westgate Memorial Park. The median real estate price is $315,064. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $1,380 per month. The vacancy rate is high at 14.6%.
• Dothan West: This area is west of Dothan city center. The median real estate price is better for those on a strict budget at $262,840. There is a mixture of single-family homes and apartment complexes. The average rent is $1,422 per month.

Dothan, AL School District

The public school district is Dothan City Schools. The school district spends around $13,189 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 21 to one, which is considered high.

There are 14 private schools in the Dothan area. The top three private schools are Emmanuel Christian School (PK to 12th), Houston Academy (PK to 12th), and Northside Methodist Church & Academy (PK to 12th).

There is the public two-year George C Wallace State Community College in Dothan and three other colleges within a 50-mile radius. One is the private, four-year Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, FL, about 20 miles away.

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Dothan’s municipal government consists of an elected Mayor and six elected members serving on the City Commission. A new City Center construction project is underway, which will revitalize the downtown.

Dothan’s Leisure Services maintains the city parks and manages the recreational facilities. Aquatics and athletic programs are available for kids, young adults, and seniors. There are playgrounds and trails to enjoy in the parks. Many programs and special events are offered, including youth camps and senior activities.

Dothan, AL Housing

The median home price in Dothan is $264,900, which has been trending up by 13% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than buyers who are interested. Due to the increased mortgage rates, the prices are predicted not to increase as much over the next few years.

The cost of living in Dothan is 4% higher than other cities in the state and 8% lower than the national average across the United States.