Danville, IL 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.
Danville
78.3
#183 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Dothan leads in crime level (25.0 vs 46.1). Danville leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 21.1 min). Danville leads in walk score (30 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, IL | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#183) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 28,206 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,422 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $42,424 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 46.1 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | R+47.8 |
C+
78.3 Score
Danville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$84,422
Population
28,206
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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