Dothan, AL vs Fulshear, 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
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Fulshear leads in crime level (1.6 vs 25.0). Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 39.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Fulshear, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 70.8 (#1054) |
| Population | 71,258 | 42,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $504,786 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $170,602 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 39.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Dothan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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