Kernersville, NC vs Shelbyville, 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.
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Shelbyville
67.3
#1444 nationally
Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.9). Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $50,694). Shelbyville leads in walk score (23 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kernersville, NC | Shelbyville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1057) | 67.3 (#1444) |
| Population | 28,016 | 25,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,709 | $315,850 |
| Median Household Income | $66,151 | $50,694 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | R+58.0 |
C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Shelbyville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,850
Population
25,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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