Dothan, AL vs Niagara Falls, NY
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
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in walk score (51 vs 22). Niagara Falls leads in crime level (13.7 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $45,932).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 71,258 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+14.9 |
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+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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