Dothan, AL vs Jacksonville, AR
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
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $47,121). Jacksonville leads in average commute (20 min vs 21.1 min). Dothan leads in crime level (25.0 vs 26.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Jacksonville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 73.3 (#755) |
| Population | 71,258 | 29,094 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $173,753 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $47,121 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 20 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 26.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+22.1 |
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
73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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