Best Places to Live in Shelby County, Iowa

As of 2011, Shelby County's population is 11,986 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -9.09 percent.

The median home cost in Shelby County is $116,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.78 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shelby County's cost of living is 11.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

Shelby County public schools spend $4,884 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13 students per teacher in Shelby County.

The unemployment rate in Shelby County is 4.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Shelby County jobs have Increased by 1.68 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Shelby County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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