Cookeville, TN vs Jackson, TN
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.
Cookeville
71
#1031 nationally
Jackson
71
#1032 nationally
Cookeville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 26.0). Cookeville leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Jackson leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 19 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cookeville, TN | Jackson, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1031) | 71 (#1032) |
| Population | 36,657 | 68,264 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,389 | $227,021 |
| Median Household Income | $48,094 | $48,058 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 26.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | R+18.2 |
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71 Score
Cookeville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,389
Population
36,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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71 Score
Jackson, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$227,021
Population
68,264
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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