Jacksonville, FL vs Waco, 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
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.1 min). Waco leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Jacksonville leads in median household income ($61,442 vs $47,421).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 985,843 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+30.9 |
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+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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