About Shelby County

Shelby is a county in the Birmingham Metropolitan area. It has a population of 233,000 and a population density of 275, which is 66% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 3 years above the Birmingham Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Shelby County has a median home value of $341,732, which is 27% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,450 is 9% above the metro average rent and 31% below the national average rent The average household income in Shelby County is $88,070 , which is 21% above the Metro average household income and 12% above the national average of household income.

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$341,732Median Home Value
$250,544 Birmingham Metro Area
$1,450Median Rent
$1,321 Birmingham Metro Area

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Shelby County's population is made up of 59% married, 26% single, 8% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 83% of the population in Shelby County.

233,000Population
1,184,290 Birmingham Metro Area
275Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
41 Median Age
38 Birmingham Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Shelby County is $45,963. The Median Household Income is $88,070

$45,963Income Per Capita
$39,776 Birmingham Metro Area
$88,070Median Household Income
$69,284 Birmingham Metro Area
9% Poverty Rate
14% Birmingham Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Birmingham Metro Area
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Amenities in Shelby County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$341,732Median Home Value
$250,544 Birmingham Metro Area
$1,450Median Rent
$1,321 Birmingham Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Birmingham Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
17%
Home Owners
83%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Alabaster crime index is 80 which is lower than the national average.

80
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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