Dothan, AL vs Port Arthur, TX
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
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Port Arthur leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Port Arthur leads in crime level (19.7 vs 25.0). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $45,357).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 71,258 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+8.9 |
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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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C+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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