Denison, TX vs Jackson, MS
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.
Denison
79
#144 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Denison leads in crime level (4.8 vs 8.1). Denison leads in median household income ($58,930 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 90).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denison, TX | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#144) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 26,343 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,218 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $58,930 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.3 | D+46.1 |
C+
79 Score
Denison, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,218
Population
26,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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