Jacksonville, NC vs Prescott, AZ
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
Prescott
66.2
#1575 nationally
Prescott leads in crime level (9.2 vs 12.5). Prescott leads in median household income ($66,330 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (98 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Prescott, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 66.2 (#1575) |
| Population | 72,879 | 47,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $599,791 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $66,330 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+33.9 |
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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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D
66.2 Score
Prescott, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$599,791
Population
47,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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