Midlothian, TX vs Opelika, AL
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.
Midlothian
72.3
#908 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Midlothian leads in crime level (3.3 vs 15.3). Midlothian leads in median household income ($119,323 vs $55,218). Opelika leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midlothian, TX | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#908) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 41,352 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,509 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $119,323 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | R+27.8 |
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72.3 Score
Midlothian, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,509
Population
41,352
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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