Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Dothan, AL metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Dothan, AL metro area's all-transactions index changed -1.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 389th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -1.0%
- 5-year change
- +42.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +172%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 389th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Dothan, AL vs Alabama and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Dothan, AL: 271.7
- Alabama: 318.6
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | AL | U.S. | Gap vs AL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.0% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −4.7 pts | −4.0 pts |
| 3 years | +15.5% | +14.0% | +12.9% | +1.5 pts | +2.6 pts |
| 5 years | +42.5% | +43.8% | +41.3% | −1.3 pts | +1.2 pts |
| 10 years | +70.6% | +88.8% | +93.3% | −18.1 pts | −22.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +172% | +219% | +292% | −46.9 pts | −119.8 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Dothan, AL area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 · Dothan, AL area | AL | -1.1% | +41.4% | +176% | 59% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Dothan, AL area
Dothan, AL area's index peaked in Q4 2007, fell 12.1% to its low in Q3 2013, and regained its peak in Q4 2019, about 12 years after the top. Today it sits +56.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q4 2007 | Q3 2013 | -12.1% | Q4 2019 (12 yrs) | +56.2% |
| AL | Q1 2009 | Q4 2013 | -10.4% | Q4 2017 (8.8 yrs) | +80.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Dothan, AL area's index has changed +22.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | AL after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -4.7% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +5.2% | +3.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +14.9% | +15.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +22.7% | +35.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +22.7% | +43.9% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Dothan, AL area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +166% | $797,193 |
| Q2 2000 | +132% | $694,555 |
| Q2 2005 | +87.2% | $561,539 |
| Q2 2010 | +69.4% | $508,344 |
| Q2 2015 | +71.8% | $515,514 |
| Q2 2020 | +50.2% | $450,747 |
| Q2 2021 | +42.5% | $427,486 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.5% | $346,377 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.0% | $297,027 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Dothan, AL area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Dothan, AL metro area shows changes of -1.0% over one year, +42.5% over five years, and +70.6% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +172% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Dothan, AL area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −4.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +1.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.