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Shelby, NC
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Population: 21,564
Home Price: $143,700
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Overview
Shelby is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 21,564. Shelby has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Shelby, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,748
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,565
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.9%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
45.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Male
44.2%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
55.8%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
White
59.9%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
31.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$143,700
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$574
$682
$801
Family Households
31.7%
31.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.5%
42.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
43.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.3%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.9%
30.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.9%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
44.1%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.9%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Shelby
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Shelby, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
italian food
tapas
beer
salad
spices
craft beer
tapas wine
chicken wings
entrees
ice cream
meat
seasonings
bread
delicious
cooking
bbq sauce
italian
salads soups
teas
go deacs
high school football
wrestling
country music
little league
womens sports
college football
professional wrestling
football
pro wrestling
ncaa
baseball
lacrosse
nfl
sports entertainment
sports leagues
basketball
college bball
college hoops
teams
digital art
creation
studio
library
nft project
artistillustrator
collages
craft
illustrator
collection
pfp
icon
exhibits
sketches
imagery
architectural
mural
paintings
prints
poetry
since derisi
board games
playing guitar
tv shows
anime
rpgs
hiking
horror movies
youtuber
random thoughts
books
collector
motorsports
outdoors
gaming
pokemon
nascar
gadgets
fishing camping
nerdy
radio show
sports
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
tv
tv shows
sports entertainment
digital media
producer writer
content creation
producer
pop culture
classic rock
marketing
theme park
studio
motorsports
corporate
broadcasting
gaming
sports
space
hiking
mountain
hiking trails
summer
winter
aviation
warm weather
landscaping
beach
picnic
courtyard
backyard
campground
pool
tent
lakes
rec
mountains
record store
food truck
gas stations
drive thru
clothing store
ebay store
gift cards
cabinets
forever stamps
farmers market
amazon
egift cards
prom dresses
stickers
cvs
garage sale
bundles
deliveries
walmart
containers
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