Jenks, OK vs Ruston, LA
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.
Jenks
75.2
#485 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Jenks leads in median household income ($101,767 vs $32,877). Jenks leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in walk score (25 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jenks, OK | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#485) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 27,553 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,548 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $101,767 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+25.4 |
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75.2 Score
Jenks, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,548
Population
27,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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