At a Glance
Median Income
$52,760
$27,234 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $191,694
Median Rent
$724/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.4% 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+
2.9 / 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 $52,760 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,234. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,694. Median rent is $724/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Shelby reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,156/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelby has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,706
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,760
Per Capita$27,234
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$724
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$191,694
Housing Units3,755
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,156/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Shelby was founded in 1834.
The median home in Shelby was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.