Gautier, MS 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 8). Gautier leads in median household income ($57,757 vs $42,193). Gautier leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 19,021 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | D+46.1 |
C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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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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