Athens, AL vs Collierville, TN
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Collierville
71.1
#1017 nationally
Collierville leads in median household income ($129,729 vs $57,444). Athens leads in walk score (21 vs 12). Collierville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Collierville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 71.1 (#1017) |
| Population | 30,904 | 51,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $511,350 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $129,729 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+25.4 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
View Athens, AL →
C-
71.1 Score
Collierville, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$511,350
Population
51,317
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
View Collierville, TN →
Try a different matchup
Swap Athens for: