Lake Jackson, TX vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.1). Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 33.9 min). Lake Jackson leads in cost of living index (103 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Jackson, TX | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#233) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 27,768 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,775 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $89,215 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Jackson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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