Jacksonville, NC vs Texarkana, 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
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Texarkana leads in walk score (29 vs 24). Texarkana leads in crime level (10.6 vs 12.5). Texarkana leads in cost of living index (93 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 72,879 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+48.7 |
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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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76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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