Jacksonville, NC vs Las Vegas, NV
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
72.4
#896 nationally
Las Vegas
66.3
#1558 nationally
Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 25.8 min). Las Vegas leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Las Vegas leads in median household income ($62,762 vs $50,185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Las Vegas, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 66.3 (#1558) |
| Population | 72,879 | 660,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $424,778 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $62,762 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+2.6 |
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D
66.3 Score
Las Vegas, NV
Entertainment capital goes mainstream
Median Home
$424,778
Population
660,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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