Jackson, MS vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 21.0). Rocky Mount leads in median household income ($50,092 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 143,709 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+22.7 |
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
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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