Germantown, TN 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.
Germantown
74
#643 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Germantown leads in median household income ($140,429 vs $42,193). Germantown leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.1). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Germantown, TN | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#643) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 40,267 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $490,684 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $140,429 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+46.1 |
C
74 Score
Germantown, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$490,684
Population
40,267
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
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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