Dothan, AL vs Palm Bay, 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
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Palm Bay leads in crime level (9.5 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in walk score (22 vs 13). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 71,258 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+20.8 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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