Duncanville, TX 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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Duncanville leads in walk score (43 vs 26). Duncanville leads in median household income ($66,601 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 38,883 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+46.1 |
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74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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