Dothan, AL vs Villa Park, IL
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
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 25.0). Villa Park leads in walk score (49 vs 22). Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 71,258 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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