Delano, CA 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 114). Delano leads in median household income ($53,639 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 51,500 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+46.1 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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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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