Jacksonville, AR vs Sumter, 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.
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Jacksonville leads in crime level (26.0 vs 30.1). Sumter leads in walk score (25 vs 22). Sumter leads in median household income ($48,900 vs $47,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, AR | Sumter, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#755) | 72.5 (#885) |
| Population | 29,094 | 42,766 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,753 | $207,039 |
| Median Household Income | $47,121 | $48,900 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 26.0 | 30.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | D+4.9 |
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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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72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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