Goose Creek, SC 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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Goose Creek leads in median household income ($84,041 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 14). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 49,249 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+46.1 |
C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
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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