Jackson, MI vs Wilmington, 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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 30,854 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | D+0.6 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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