Harlingen, 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.
Harlingen
79.4
#124 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Harlingen leads in walk score (34 vs 26). Harlingen leads in median household income ($50,367 vs $42,193). Harlingen leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 20.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harlingen, TX | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#124) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 71,510 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,595 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $50,367 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.8 | D+46.1 |
C+
79.4 Score
Harlingen, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$200,595
Population
71,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
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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