Jackson, MS vs Missouri City, TX
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
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Missouri City leads in median household income ($97,211 vs $42,193). Missouri City leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.1). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Missouri City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 75.6 (#439) |
| Population | 143,709 | 76,773 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $336,838 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $97,211 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+1.6 |
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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C
75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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