Jackson, MS vs San Benito, TX
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
San Benito
78.4
#181 nationally
San Benito leads in walk score (35 vs 26). San Benito leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.1). Jackson leads in median household income ($42,193 vs $38,100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | San Benito, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 78.4 (#181) |
| Population | 143,709 | 24,493 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $163,975 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $38,100 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+5.8 |
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+
78.4 Score
San Benito, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$163,975
Population
24,493
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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