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Shelby, OH


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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 an isolated city. Shelby is home to some 9,821 residents.

The People and Families of Shelby

In Shelby, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $43,373.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Shelby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Shelby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Shelby.

Commuting

In Shelby, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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