Jackson, MS vs Olive Branch, 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.
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Olive Branch leads in median household income ($93,762 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 143,709 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+24.1 |
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
74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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