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Shelby, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,571 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$53,309 Median Income $24,023 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $232,411 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 2,067 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,309 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelby, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,309
29% below
$24,023 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $232,411
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
30% above
2,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
44%
Rent
59%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
130%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shelby a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shelby residents earn a median household income of $53,309 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shelby is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,411. Median rent is $682/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Shelby reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,067/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shelby has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,571
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,309
Per Capita$24,023
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$682
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$232,411
Housing Units876
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent492/100K
Property2,067/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault492/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation807 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Shelby was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.