Knoxville, TN vs Leavenworth, KS
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.
Knoxville
68.9
#1272 nationally
Leavenworth
74.4
#594 nationally
Leavenworth leads in median household income ($67,360 vs $47,852). Knoxville leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Leavenworth leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knoxville, TN | Leavenworth, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1272) | 74.4 (#594) |
| Population | 192,648 | 37,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,452 | $266,053 |
| Median Household Income | $47,852 | $67,360 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.5 | R+22.8 |
D+
68.9 Score
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Smokies
Median Home
$374,452
Population
192,648
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Leavenworth, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,053
Population
37,034
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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