Dothan, AL vs Harker Heights, 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
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 25.0). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $53,704). Harker Heights leads in walk score (27 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 71,258 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+16.2 |
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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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C
76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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