Dothan, AL vs Gary, IN
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
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Gary leads in crime level (13.5 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $36,874). Gary leads in walk score (32 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Gary, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 78.2 (#190) |
| Population | 71,258 | 67,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $88,085 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $36,874 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+5.6 |
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+
78.2 Score
Gary, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$88,085
Population
67,652
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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