Dothan, Alabama · ZIP 36301

Dothan — ZIP 36301

Dothan (36301) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Dothan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $184K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share24%

Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency30%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$184K

Median rent$1,252/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$184K

Median Rent

$1,252/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

537

Violent Crime

122

Property Crime

415

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Houston County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology	03–06	429	72%	85%
Rehobeth Elementary School	04–06	590	60%	62%
Rehobeth Middle School	07–08	408	36%	57%
Rehobeth High School	09–12	786	32%	37%
Heard Elementary School	KG–05	389	17%	47%
Selma Street Elementary School	KG–05	421	15%	34%
Beverlye Intermediate School	03–05	338	8%	27%
Dothan City Virtual School	07–12	226	3%	32%
Rehobeth Primary School	PK–03	761	Not reported	Not reported
Hidden Lake Primary School	KG–02	476	Not reported	Not reported
Dothan City Early Education Center	PK–PK	183	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,627

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

39 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36301 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 36301 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36301 is approximately $184K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 36301 in Dothan has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.