New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Shelbyville
67.3
#1444 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 23). Shelbyville leads in crime level (11.9 vs 14.7). Shelbyville leads in cost of living index (92 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Shelbyville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 67.3 (#1444) |
| Population | 135,319 | 25,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $315,850 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $50,694 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+58.0 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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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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