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Richmond, KY vs Shelbyville, TN

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Are people in Shelbyville older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Shelbyville is 5.6 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelbyville or Richmond?
- Shelbyville housing costs are 1.2% more expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelbyville or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Shelbyville is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Richmond.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

Things to do in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville, Tennessee is located in Bedford County just south of Nashville and is home to about 20,000 people. This small town exudes southern hospitality with its rich history and enjoyable attractions such as The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration which draws tourists from all over the country every year! Residents here enjoy access to great educational opportunities provided by Motlow State Community College among others.

 Richmond, KYShelbyville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,005329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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Reviews for Shelbyville    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Our family enjoys living a small town like Shelbyville. We are close enough to larger cities like Nashville, Chattanooga, and Huntsville to enjoy the cultural amenities  More

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