Grand Prairie, 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in median household income ($76,626 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 28.1 min). Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 202,134 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 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 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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