Covington, WA 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.
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Covington leads in crime level (4.9 vs 25.0). Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 35.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 21,125 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+47.8 |
D
65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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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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