Dothan, AL vs Ormond Beach, FL
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
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 25.0). Ormond Beach leads in median household income ($65,238 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 71,258 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+21.8 |
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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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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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