Dothan, AL vs Oak Park, MI
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
Oak Park
76.3
#365 nationally
Oak Park leads in crime level (10.9 vs 25.0). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 22). Oak Park leads in median household income ($61,991 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Oak Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 76.3 (#365) |
| Population | 71,258 | 29,023 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $237,113 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $61,991 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+10.6 |
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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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76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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