Athens, AL vs Dearborn Heights, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Dearborn Heights leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 12.6). Dearborn Heights leads in median household income ($58,335 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 30,904 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+29.0 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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