Jacksonville, NC vs Sandy Springs, GA
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
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in crime level (3.8 vs 12.5). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 72,879 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+44.9 |
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
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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