Jacksonville, NC vs Linden, NJ
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
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 24). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 31.4 min). Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 12.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Linden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 67.6 (#1401) |
| Population | 72,879 | 43,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $553,705 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $86,801 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+24.2 |
C-
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+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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