Franklin, TN vs Waynesboro, VA
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.
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $52,519). Franklin leads in crime level (3.6 vs 6.7). Waynesboro leads in walk score (31 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, TN | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1510) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 88,558 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $917,023 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $106,592 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+5.7 |
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66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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