Dothan, AL vs Fort Worth, TX
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.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.1 min). Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 71,258 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+5.1 |
C-
72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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