Jacksonville, FL vs Troy, NY
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
Troy
71.8
#959 nationally
Troy leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Troy leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.1 min). Jacksonville leads in median household income ($61,442 vs $54,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Troy, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 71.8 (#959) |
| Population | 985,843 | 50,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $303,151 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $54,837 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+25.8 |
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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C-
71.8 Score
Troy, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,151
Population
50,607
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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