Burlington, NC vs Dothan, AL
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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.6 min). Dothan leads in crime level (25.0 vs 26.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 60,032 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+47.8 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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