Jackson, MS vs Stephenville, 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
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Stephenville leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.1). Stephenville leads in walk score (36 vs 26). Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 20.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Stephenville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 73.8 (#680) |
| Population | 143,709 | 21,946 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $324,964 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $48,088 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+68.0 |
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
73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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