At a Glance
Home Value
$95,200
Zillow: $323,715
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Shelby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelby a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,715. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
18.1% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelby has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population691
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,194
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
Home Value$95,200
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$323,715
Housing Units386
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelby was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.