Jacksonville, AR vs Raleigh, 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.
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $47,121). Raleigh leads in walk score (31 vs 22). Jacksonville leads in crime level (26.0 vs 32.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, AR | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#755) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 29,094 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,753 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $47,121 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 26.0 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | D+25.6 |
C
73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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