Lake Jackson, TX vs Pickerington, OH
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.
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Pickerington leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.1). Pickerington leads in median household income ($114,573 vs $89,215). Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Jackson, TX | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#233) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 27,768 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,775 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $89,215 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+24.1 |
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77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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