Horizon City, 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.
Horizon City
79
#146 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Horizon City leads in crime level (2.3 vs 8.1). Horizon City leads in median household income ($61,194 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Horizon City, TX | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#146) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 24,168 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,740 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $61,194 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+46.1 |
C+
79 Score
Horizon City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,740
Population
24,168
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
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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