Flint, MI 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Lake Jackson leads in crime level (7.1 vs 34.5). Lake Jackson leads in median household income ($89,215 vs $35,451). Flint leads in walk score (44 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 79,661 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+19.7 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
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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