Jacksonville, NC vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.5). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 72,879 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+13.2 |
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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 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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