Madera, CA vs Shelby, NC
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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 28.6). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Madera leads in median household income ($61,626 vs $46,176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 68,079 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 28.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+35.0 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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