Fort Dodge, IA vs Phoenixville, PA
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.
Fort Dodge
78.6
#168 nationally
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 29.1). Fort Dodge leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 27 min). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $59,452).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Dodge, IA | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#168) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 24,591 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $132,746 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $59,452 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.2 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Dodge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.6 Score
Fort Dodge, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$132,746
Population
24,591
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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