Athens, AL vs Midland, MI
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.7). Midland leads in walk score (30 vs 21). Midland leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Midland, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 80.2 (#89) |
| Population | 30,904 | 42,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $259,992 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $71,809 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+15.2 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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