Jackson, MS vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
81.4
#42 nationally
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 32.3 min). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 143,709 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+11.4 |
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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D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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