Dothan, AL vs Edwardsville, IL
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.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 25.0). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $53,704). Edwardsville leads in walk score (31 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 78.8 (#157) |
| Population | 71,258 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+13.3 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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