Richmond, CA 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Shelbyville
67.3
#1444 nationally
Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 23). Shelbyville leads in crime level (11.9 vs 25.3). Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $50,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Shelbyville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.3 (#1940) | 67.3 (#1444) |
| Population | 114,106 | 25,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $315,850 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $50,694 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+58.0 |
D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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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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