Jacksonville, AR vs Melrose, MA
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.
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 26.0). Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $47,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, AR | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#755) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 29,094 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,753 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $47,121 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 26.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | D+39.5 |
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73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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