Foley, AL vs Jacksonville, NC
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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 12.5). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 24.7 min). Foley leads in median household income ($60,090 vs $50,185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Jacksonville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 72.4 (#896) |
| Population | 24,873 | 72,879 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $264,179 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $50,185 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+35.9 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Jacksonville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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C-
72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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