Shelby, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,571 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,309 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$603 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oceana County
6
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oceana County
7
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 22
Feb 2 13 24
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 3 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 4 37
Dec 2 18 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 32, MI State House District 102, MI
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Schools

Thomas Read Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Shelby Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Shelby High School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Muskegon Community College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
West Shore Community College
27 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mercy Health Hackley Campus
28 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
31 miles, S • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
66 miles, S • 2.3 star
Cherry Capital Airport
87 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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