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Shelby Area Facts

  • Shelby has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Shelby crime rates are 46% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Shelby is 5% lower than the North Carolina average
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Fun Activities in Shelby, NC User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Will you be traveling to Shelby soon? Do you live in the area and want to find fun activities for your loved ones to participate in when they visit? Here are some of the best attractions in the city.

The Don Gibson Theater is a great place in Shelby to catch a great movie, and ...Read More there are lots of great restaurants nearby so you can catch a bite to eat before or after the movies. Shelby City Park is another ideal attraction, since you can spend time outdoors. There is a walking trail and plenty of areas for a picnic to make the day more memorable.

Owl's Eye Vineyard and Winery is a popular location in Shelby as well, and makes the perfect outing with friends with you want to sample quality wines and learn more about how wine is made. When you want to learn more about the history of Shelby, take a trip to the Earl Scruggs Center to see fascinating exhibits and artifacts. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shelby? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Raper-Roark Park
      Ezra Bridges Park
      Palmer Park
      Moose Park
      Kings Road Park
      Plaster Park
      Optimist Park
      Shelby City Park

      Entertainment

      Don Gibson Theater
      Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce
      Earl Scruggs Center
      Cleveland County Arts Council
      George Blanton Memorial Stadium
      AMC

      Food & Drink

      Newgrass Brewing Co.
      Jimmy John's
      Little Caesars
      Sonic
      Dawgs Sports Bar
      Wendy's
      Dairy Queen
      Taco Bell

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Shelby? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Shelby.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shelby? The cost of living in Shelby is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Shelby
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shelby? Shelby crime rates are 3,591, which are 46% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,591 per 100k people

      57% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28  

      57% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Shelby? The median income in Shelby is $39,398 which is 18% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $39,39829% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,14919% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Shelby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Surgery Pavilion
      Atrium Health Cleveland

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Shelby home prices? Shelby home prices are $132,900 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $132,90028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68428% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      10% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Shelby have good schools? The Shelby graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Shelby a good place to live? Shelby has an overall rating of 57% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      11 total surveys

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