Jackson, MS vs Newnan, GA
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
Newnan
65
#1660 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 15.1). Newnan leads in median household income ($74,606 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Newnan, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 65 (#1660) |
| Population | 143,709 | 44,940 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $368,567 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $74,606 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+33.9 |
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
65 Score
Newnan, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$368,567
Population
44,940
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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