Dothan, AL
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Overview
Annual Rev
$20.8k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$141
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$40
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dothan market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Lake Access | +22% $4,566/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +4% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($121)
3 bedrooms ($114)
2 bedrooms ($83)
1 bedroom ($52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dothan market averaged 450 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 19% from a year earlier and up 197% over two years.
An average Dothan listing earns $22K/year. High-performing listings earn $41K, while low-performing listings earn $8K.
Median Dothan home prices by size are 2-bedroom $103K, 3-bedroom $190K, and 4+ bedroom $318K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 25% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Dothan is 35%, producing RevPAR of $42 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 17%. They average $18K/year in revenue against a $103K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Dothan. Dothan: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. Operates under standard business license and tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Panama City Beach: Moderate. Business tax receipt and tourist development tax required. No owner-occupancy rules or caps. Enforcement focuses on tax collection and noise complaints. Tallahassee: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, zoning compliance mandatory. No owner-occupancy requirements. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven, focuses on problem properties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dothan Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+44%), Lake Access (+31%), Washing Machine (+31%).
Average daily rate in Dothan is $157, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Dothan book an average of 24 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 28 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 30% higher than weekday occupancy.