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Shelby, Ohio

Introduction to Shelby, Ohio

Shelby, Ohio, in Richland county, is 44 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Mansfield metro area, the city is not isolated and is home to some 9,821 residents.

Shelby History

The Shawnee, Wyandot, Delaware, and Mohican tribes of Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this region. White settlers arrived in 1818, and among the early settlers was Revolutionary War veteran James Gamble, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Whitney, Stephen & Sarah Marvin, and Mrs. Deborah Moyer. Gamble's Mill, a horse-powered grist mill, operated in the area, and the post office, which was named Gamble's Mill Post Office, was established in 1826. James Gamble planned the community in 1834 and named it "Shelby" in honor of the Revolutionary War hero and the first governor of Kentucky, Gen. Isaac Shelby. The village of Shelby was incorporated in 1853, and in 1921, it was reincorporated as a city.

Shelby and Nearby Attractions

  • Tiffin Glass Museum
  • Cooke House
  • Milan Historical Museum
  • Malabar Farm State Park
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Things To Do In Shelby

Shelby offers easy access to several museums and places of historical interest including the Tiffin Glass Museum, Milan Historical Museum, Edison B irthplace Museum, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Cooke House, and Harding Home. Malabar Farm State Park offers facilities to enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking, and camping. African Safari Wildlife Park is another popular destination. Among other attractions near Shelby are the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Goodtimes Amusement Park, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, Six Flags Wyandot Lake, and Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Shelby Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Shelby Higher Education

North Central State College, Ohio State University - Mansfield, and Ashland University are some of the colleges close to Shelby.

High Points

Shelby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Shelby Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Shelby Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Shelby Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Shelby, OH

Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime43

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