Jacksonville, NC vs McKinney, TX
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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 30.2 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (98 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 72,879 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+11.2 |
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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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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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