Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Shelby is a small city in Ohio with a population of 8,706. Residents earn $52,760 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelby receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Shelby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelby is $52,760, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Shelby is $117,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $724 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shelby is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,631 per 100,000, 85% above the national average.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,760 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,234 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,303 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,896 |
| County GDP | $6,005M |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Healthcare | 355 |
| Retail | 396 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,401 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $117,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,106 |
| Median List Price | $171,950 |
| Median List Price | $171,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $724 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $720 |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,033 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,384 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,448 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,401 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,193/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 355 |
| Total Violent | 44.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,630.8/100K |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,067.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,563.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.5 inches |
| 12% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8851°N, 82.6583°W |
| County FIPS | 39139 |
Winner: Republican by 42.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 355 |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Retail Stores | 396 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |