Jacksonville, NC vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 20.8 min). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $50,185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 72,879 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+39.8 |
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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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