Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Shelby Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fatz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Don Gibson Theater
Theatre Arts
Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce
Museum
Earl Scruggs Center
Museum
Cleveland County Arts Council
Theatre Arts
George Blanton Memorial Stadium
Stadium
AMC
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) A-
Newgrass Brewing Co.
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dawgs Sports Bar
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Lloyd Little Gymnasium
Gym
City Park Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) B
Sweet House Bakery
Bakery
Phyllis' Sweet Shop
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Grocery Pickup
Grocery Store
Ingles Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Bargain Hunt
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Raper-Roark Park
Park
Ezra Bridges Park
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Moose Park
Park
Kings Road Park
Park
Plaster Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Shelby City Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Holly Oak Park
Park
Hanna Park
Park
Patterson Springs Park
Park
Shops (26) C+
Miss Molly's Boutique
Clothing
Arnold's Jewelry
Fashion
WorkShop Vintage Market
Furniture
Alexa Mini Market
Convenience Store
Got Books!
Books
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shelby Plaza Shopping Center
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Wilson's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Shelby Town Plaza
Mall
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Carolina Bridal & Alterations
Beauty
Mighty Dollar
Discount Store
Shelby Plaza Shopping Center
Mall
Aaron's
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Norris Merchandise
Furniture
Belk
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Cleveland Mall
Mall
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Shelby.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Warren Street/Harris Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street/Campbell Street
Bus Stop
Lamar St./Pinckney St./Adult DSS
Bus Stop
Marion Street/Patton Drive/ESC
Bus Stop
Carolina Avenue/Airline Avenue
Bus Stop
Marion Street/Lineberger Street
Bus Stop
Buffalo Street/Lineberger Street
Bus Stop
Buffalo Street /Julius Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Shelby is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Shelby crime rates are 3,443 per 100k, which is 39% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,538 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
905 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Shelby is $39,398 - which is 18% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$39,398 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Shelby Police Department
Police
NextCare Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Atrium Health Cleveland
Hospital
Surgery Pavilion
Hospital
Grover Street Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Shelby home prices are $132,900 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$132,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Shelby graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (15) F
Cleveland Innovation
Turning Point Academy
Marion Elementary
Graham Elementary
North Shelby
Jefferson Elementary
James Love Elementary
Shelby Intermediate
Pinnacle Classical Academy
High Schools (6) D-
Turning Point Academy
Shelby High
North Shelby
Cleveland Echs
Pinnacle Classical Academy
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ratings D+

Shelby has an overall rating of 57% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes D-
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Shelby, NC Area Guide

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Shelby Area Facts

  • Shelby has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Shelby crime rates are 39% 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 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 3,443, which are 39% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,443 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      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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