Jacksonville, FL vs Plantation, FL
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
69.9
#1153 nationally
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 129). Plantation leads in walk score (29 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 985,843 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+17.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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