HEAD TO HEAD
Clarksville vs Jacksonville
Clarksville and Jacksonville split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Clarksville, TN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Jacksonville, NC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Clarksville | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 88 | 88 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 73 | 98 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 50 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 61 ◆ | 45 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Clarksville | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $293K | $293K |
| Typical rent | $1,342/mo | $1,538/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.25 kWh/m²/day | 4.79 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #163 | #227 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.