Dothan, Alabama | Community Guide

Welcome to Dothan

Dothan is the Wiregrass hub: the widest selection of neighborhoods, retail, medical, dining, and day-to-day convenience. Real estate here is the most “choice-heavy,” so results come from tightening criteria—school zones, commute patterns, age of homes, and which pockets hold value best. It’s the strongest fit for buyers who want options and sellers who benefit from steady demand.

What to Do in Dothan, AL

The short list of places that define Dothan: a botanical garden for quiet resets, a 150-acre park for history and trails, and the region’s flagship festival. Built to help visitors explore and relocators get oriented fast.

Dothan Area Botanical Gardens

A calm, walkable garden with paved trails, flowers, ponds, fountains, and meditation areas. Open daily during daylight hours per Visit Dothan. Admission details listed there as well.

Address: 5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303

Quiet + scenicPaved trailsGood for relocation scouting

Use this stop to “feel” the area: pace, traffic, and how neighborhoods connect.
Best for: weekday decompression, families, low-cost outdoor time.

Official listing (Visit Dothan): Dothan attractions hub • Garden website: dabg.com

Landmark Park

Landmark Park describes itself as a 150-acre park with an elevated boardwalk, nature trails, astronomy, and an 1890s living history farm—one of the best “all-in-one” places to understand the Wiregrass.

Address: 430 Landmark Dr, Dothan, AL 36303 • Phone: 334-794-3452

150 acresBoardwalk + trailsLiving history farm

Fast orientation: nature + history + kid-friendly options in one stop.
Useful for relocators: gives a real feel for outdoor life and family activities.

Official site: landmarkparkdothan.com • Plan-your-visit page with address/hours: Plan Your Visit

National Peanut Festival

Dothan’s headline annual event. The official site maintains a dedicated “Schedule of Events” page for the 2026 festival. This is the local culture concentrated into one week: crowds, food, concerts, livestock events, pageants, and the parade ecosystem.

Fairgrounds address (official site footer): 5622 Highway 231 South, Dothan, AL 36301

Flagship annual festival2026 schedule pageBiggest “Dothan energy” snapshot

Relocation usefulness: see traffic patterns, community density, and how the city functions under load.
Visitor usefulness: the easiest “one trip equals many experiences” option.

Official schedule page: 2026 Schedule of Events • Main site: nationalpeanutfestival.com

Relocation: 60-minute orientation loop

Start: Botanical Gardens (pace + quiet)
Then: Landmark Park (outdoors + family life)
Drive US-231 corridors (commercial nodes + commute reality)

Relocation: what these anchors tell you

Noise + traffic patterns by time of day
How spread out daily errands feel
What “weekend life” looks like locally

Real estate tie-in (internal links)

Official sources used on this page

Visit Dothan tourism hub and things-to-do section: visitdothan.com and Things to Do
Visit Dothan attraction listing (includes Botanical Gardens details + address): Attractions
Landmark Park official site and plan-your-visit page: Landmark Park and Plan Your Visit
National Peanut Festival official schedule page (2026): Schedule of Events

Overview for Dothan, AL

86,607 people live in Dothan, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $33,506.566. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

86,607

Total Population

39.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,506.566

Average individual Income

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the El Rincon Mexican Restaurant page on Yelp Search 141 Kelley Dr on Google Maps	Dining	3.81 miles	14 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the The River Nile Cafe page on Yelp Search 5540 W Main St on Google Maps	Dining	4.91 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Bird & Bean Coffee House page on Yelp Search 144 N Foster St on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.57 miles	38 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Mr. Coffee Bean page on Yelp Search 1550 Westgate Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.56 miles	31 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the J Y Tea page on Yelp Search 2767 Montgomery Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	3.7 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the KJ's Shack page on Yelp Search 1055 S Oates St on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.83 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Eddy’s Pizza page on Yelp Search 4177 Montgomery Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	4.95 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Thirsty Pig Food Truck page on Yelp Search 257 S Saint Andrews St on Google Maps	Dining	2.45 miles	12 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Oyster Bar page on Yelp Search 1155 Reeves St on Google Maps	Dining	3.47 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dakota Coffee Works page on Yelp Search 2191 E Main St on Google Maps	Dining	3.69 miles	6 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Folklore Brewing & Meadery page on Yelp Search 153 Mary Lou Ln on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.21 miles	68 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Mural City Coffee Company page on Yelp Search 192 S Foster St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.44 miles	89 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Barbecue King page on Yelp Search 2201 S Oates St on Google Maps	Dining	1.01 miles	21 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Amazin’ Cajun page on Yelp Search 2155 East Main St on Google Maps	Dining	3.68 miles	27 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the West Side Spirits page on Yelp Search 4650 W Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.1 miles	9 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the MISKY Peruvian Latin Restaurant and Bar page on Yelp Search 2695 S Oates St on Google Maps	Dining	0.95 miles	31 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the The Thirsty Pig Craft Beer Taproom page on Yelp Search 257 S St Andrews St on Google Maps	Nightlife	2.45 miles	21 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Dothan Dance Club page on Yelp Search 2563 Ross Clark Cir on Google Maps	Nightlife	0.65 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Havana Breeze Cigar Lounge page on Yelp Search 104 Apple Ave on Google Maps	Nightlife	4.32 miles	10 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Face2Face Skin Spa Wax & Lash Lounge page on Yelp Search 194 Hodgesville Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.03 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Joe Winks page on Yelp Search 3767 Ross Clark Cir on Google Maps	Beauty	4.17 miles	14 reviews	4.6/5 stars

Name

86,607

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.517876153197776

Median Age

47.86 / 52.14%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

34,447

Total Households

7.48

Average Household Size

$33,506.566

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Dothan, AL

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Dothan. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Dothan

Dothan Area Botanical Gardens

Landmark Park

National Peanut Festival

Relocation: 60-minute orientation loop

Relocation: what these anchors tell you

Real estate tie-in (internal links)

Official sources used on this page

Property Listings

$4,275,000

$2,950,000

$2,798,000

$2,685,000

$2,600,000

$2,450,000

Overview for Dothan, AL

86,607

39.5 years

High

$33,506.566

Around Dothan, AL

26

Car-Dependent

32

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Dothan, AL

86,607

High

39.517876153197776

47.86 / 52.14%

34,447

7.48

$33,506.566

Schools in Dothan, AL

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