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Shelby, NC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lydia Edwards

Starting a business in Shelby?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Homes are going for about $185,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your...

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Isaiah Martin

Anyone work in healthcare in Shelby?

Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $50,705 in Shelby. Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?

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Austin Gonzalez

Co-working spaces in Shelby?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2005. Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. With a population of 21,868, Shelby is a small town. Homes are going for about $185,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $899 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Lydia Edwards

Best industries in Shelby right now

First post here. Median household income is $50,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Elizabeth Hall

Best apartments in Shelby under ?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 37-year-old nurse and Household incomes average around $50,705 in Shelby. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $899/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Shelby sits at 718.2 per 100K. I'd say it's better for famil...

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wyatt_heart

First time home buyer in Shelby

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and You can expect to pay around $899 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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wyatt_heart

Considering Shelby vs Boston -help me decide

So, I'm a 45-year-old project manager and With a population of 21,868, Shelby is a small town. You can expect to pay around $899 for rent here. Household incomes average around $50,705 in Shelby. Median household income is $50,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a...

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Cora

Starting a business in Shelby?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $899/month for a decent place.

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Austin Gonzalez

Housing market in Shelby right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Median household income is $50,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $185,400, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a gr...

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wyatt_heart

Cheapest neighborhoods in Shelby?

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Shelby sits at 718.2 per 100K. Median household income is $50,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be r...

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