Dothan, AL vs Gulfport, MS
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
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $43,499). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Gulfport, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 77.3 (#255) |
| Population | 71,258 | 72,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $205,733 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $43,499 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+28.9 |
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+
77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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