Asheboro, NC vs Jackson, MS
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.
Asheboro
71
#1029 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.7). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 22.2 min). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheboro, NC | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1029) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 27,726 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,256 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $44,405 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+57.2 | D+46.1 |
C-
71 Score
Asheboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,256
Population
27,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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