Market Intelligence Report — AL-020

Dothan, AL

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AL-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$279K
+1.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.33
-4.4% YoY

Active Inventory

622
+28.3% YoY

Median DOM

52 Days
-22.0% YoY

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The Dothan market is experiencing a cooling trend, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.33 and a significant 28.3% year-over-year increase in active listings. Median listing price growth remains subdued at 1.1% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.6%+0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

156,266+0.6% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Dothan market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded considerably, with active listings up 28.3% and new listings up 20.2% year-over-year. Despite this influx of supply, the median listing price has increased modestly by 1.1% year-over-year, and month-over-month pricing shows a slight contraction of 0.2%. Demand, as indicated by the pending ratio, has softened to 0.33, reflecting a reduced absorption rate compared to the prior year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$279K-0.2% MoM

Active Inventory

622+28.3% YoY

Days on Market

52-22.0% YoY

Sold Score™

44-4.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

44
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Negotiating dynamics favor more measured transactions. The notable expansion in active listings suggests reduced inventory pressure for prospective purchasers, while a pending ratio of 0.33 indicates a slower pace of absorption. Price discipline may be tested as supply continues to outpace current demand levels.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has risen by 4.7% year-over-year, outpacing the 1.1% increase in the median listing price, suggesting some resilience in higher price tiers. However, the median $/sqft has seen minimal year-over-year growth at 0.3%.

Supply Dynamics

622 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 202 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.33

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
33%
Median Days on Market
52 days
Inventory YoY
+28%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Dothan, AL
CBSA Code
20020
State
AL

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