Shelby, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
691
Population
37/sq mi density
$95,200
Home Value
$323,715 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,200
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
92.4%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
386
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$323,715
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.4%
Owner-Occupied
7.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,024/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,266/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,583/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,801/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
92.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,715 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,024 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,266 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,583 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,801 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 386 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |