Dothan, AL vs San Marcos, 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
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 25.0). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 71,258 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 100 |
| 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-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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