Dothan, AL vs Garfield Heights, OH
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
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in walk score (44 vs 22). Garfield Heights leads in crime level (12.7 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Garfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 80.4 (#77) |
| Population | 71,258 | 28,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $138,742 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $49,864 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 12.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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