 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Shelby, Montana, in Toole county, is 74 miles N of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 487 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 3,216 residents.
In Shelby, about 50% of adults are married. People in Shelby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $41,046. More so than most places, the people in Shelby generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Shelby are poor than in most places in Montana.
According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Shelby, 87% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Shelby let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
 | Shelby Hotels & Travel Shelby hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Shelby government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Shelby. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
