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There were 164 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 30 schools in 2026. Shelby, a city in the United States, had a population of 22,100 in July 2026. 52.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population23,309people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,790EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent830.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,477offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 119% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Shelby?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Shelby.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$945 per month, while the median home value was US$197,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 60%, and the vacancy rate was 11.4% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Shelby recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$945/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)900.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent830.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes558 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Shelby a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 501 of 23,309 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$48,376 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Shelby is 3.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income48,376 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,790 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Shelby?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,177 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,533of €2,515 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,515
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €901
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,533
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Shelby Salary needed to live in Shelby

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Shelby. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Shelby. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools30 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents164 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,429 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Shelby when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesShelby highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Shelby highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Shelby459
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,477 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes201 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.18 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportHKY3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport52 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Shelby. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Shelby.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.44 · Feb 13.61 · Mar 17.83 · Apr 22.83 · May 26.72 · Jun 30.61 · Jul 32.56 · Aug 31.61 · Sep 28.5 · Oct 23.28 · Nov 17.56 · Dec 12.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317845 (SHELBY 2 NW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.83 · Feb -1.39 · Mar 2.22 · Apr 6.94 · May 12.22 · Jun 16.72 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 18.22 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 7.28 · Nov 1.44 · Dec -1.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317845 (SHELBY 2 NW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.33 · Feb 6.11 · Mar 10.06 · Apr 14.89 · May 19.5 · Jun 23.67 · Jul 25.72 · Aug 24.89 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 15.28 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 5.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.5 · Feb 85.34 · Mar 118.9 · Apr 108.5 · May 109.2 · Jun 113.5 · Jul 112 · Aug 114 · Sep 101.1 · Oct 94.49 · Nov 101.1 · Dec 112.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317845 (SHELBY 2 NW)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading41.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.36 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,214 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.66 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.3 °C, Annecy (France) ±4.3 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.4 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 501 is not 1.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.11 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents501 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density402.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population23,309 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics22,991 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value197,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes59.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202245,937 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202218 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over9,304 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Shelby

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Bessemer City as a Shelby alternative in the same region

23 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 3.8% Bessemer City vs 1.1% Shelby+246%
  • Unemployment: 5.9% Bessemer City vs 3.6% Shelby+64%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,953 Bessemer City vs 3,477 Shelby−44%
  • Residents: 5,834 Bessemer City vs 23,309 Shelby−75%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,694 Bessemer City vs €3,177 Shelbyno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,108 Bessemer City vs €2,790 Shelby+11%
  • Nearest airport: 32.0 km Bessemer City vs 52.0 km Shelby−38%
Full comparisonMore about Bessemer City

Draper as a Shelby alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2710 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 1.1% Shelby+445%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,790 Shelby+49%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 3,477 Shelby−63%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 23,309 Shelby+117%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 3.6% Shelby−33%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 52.0 km Shelby−40%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Shelby

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Shelby, nearest in population first.

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Summit23,314 residentsMaywood23,330 residentsBurlington23,336 residentsWest Memphis23,336 residentsThe Crossings23,276 residentsWilmington23,349 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Shelby?

The median gross salary is 3,177 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Shelby?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Shelby?

Police recorded 3,477 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Shelby?

The published population is 23,309 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Shelby?

501 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Shelby a good place to live?

Shelby may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Shelby?

Cherryville, Kings Mountain, Bessemer City are near Shelby. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Shelby (North Carolina), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 2184c5b990c0c3e6cd78d71068a7a69d]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/shelby-nc/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Shelby (North Carolina), United States: population, rent},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {2184c5b990c0c3e6cd78d71068a7a69d},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/shelby-nc/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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