Clive, IA vs Lake Jackson, 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $89,215). Clive leads in crime level (5.7 vs 7.1). Lake Jackson leads in cost of living index (103 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 19,005 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+19.7 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Jackson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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C+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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