Jacksonville, NC vs Johnston, IA
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
72.4
#896 nationally
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 12.5). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 18.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Johnston, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 76 (#397) |
| Population | 72,879 | 24,640 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $402,429 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $98,324 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+10.9 |
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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