Danville, VA vs Pelham, AL
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.
Danville
76.5
#342 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $41,484). Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.0). Danville leads in walk score (26 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, VA | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#342) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 41,837 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,018 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $41,484 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.1 | R+40.8 |
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76.5 Score
Danville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,018
Population
41,837
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Northeast
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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