About Shelby County

Shelby is a county in the Memphis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 910,042 and a population density of 1,231, which is 92% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is same as the Memphis Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.


Shelby County has a median home value of $218,767, which is 7% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,415 is 4% below the metro average rent and 32% below the national average rent The average household income in Shelby County is $62,413 , which is 3% below the Metro average household income and 20% below the national average of household income.

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$218,767Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,415Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area

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Shelby County's population is made up of 42% married, 42% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 54% of the population in Shelby County.

910,042Population
1,335,549 Memphis Metro Area
1,231Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
36 Median Age
36 Memphis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Shelby County is $36,414. The Median Household Income is $62,413

$36,414Income Per Capita
$35,441 Memphis Metro Area
$62,413Median Household Income
$64,025 Memphis Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
16% Memphis Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
6% Memphis Metro Area
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Amenities in Shelby County
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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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$218,767Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,415Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Memphis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
46%
Home Owners
54%
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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

Lakeland crime index is 75 which is lower than the national average.

75
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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