Denton, TX vs Jacksonville, AR
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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 26.0). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 22). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $47,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Jacksonville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.3 (#755) |
| Population | 158,349 | 29,094 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $173,753 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $47,121 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 26.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+22.1 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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