Jackson, MS vs Loves Park, IL
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.
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in median household income ($56,370 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 9.8). Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 143,709 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+0.6 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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