Lenexa, KS vs Shelbyville, IN

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.

Lenexa

72.8

#829 nationally

vs

Shelbyville

77.6

#234 nationally

Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $55,850). Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.0). Shelbyville leads in cost of living index (87 vs 111).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lenexa, KS Shelbyville, IN
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#829) 77.6 (#234)
Population 58,536 20,609
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $485,239 $226,906
Median Household Income $101,074 $55,850
Average Commute 19.6 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 33 40
Crime Level 5.0 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.5 R+48.0