Jacksonville, FL vs Plano, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $61,442). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Plano leads in school rating (8.5 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 985,843 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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