Shawnee, KS vs Thomasville, 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.
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 24). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $48,457). Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shawnee, KS | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1002) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 69,417 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,429 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $100,649 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+47.1 |
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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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