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Shelbyville, KY vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Shelbyville?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 10.8 years older than in Shelbyville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Shelbyville?
- Waynesville housing costs are 21.7% more expensive than Shelbyville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Shelbyville?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelbyville.

Things to do in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville is a small city situated between Louisville and Lexington full of historic sites like Oldana Church & Cemetery plus various outdoor attractions such as local equestrian trails ideal for horseback riding or camping while providing access to unique eateries throughout the area.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Shelbyville, KYWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$70,751  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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