Jackson, MS vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Summerville leads in median household income ($73,712 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.9 min). Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 143,709 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+14.6 |
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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D+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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