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Fort Mill, SC vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Fort Mill?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 9.4 years older than in Fort Mill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Fort Mill?
- Shelby housing costs are 65.3% less expensive than Fort Mill housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Fort Mill?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Mill.

Things to do in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill, SC is a pleasant township south of Charlotte boasting plenty of wonderful attractions including Anne Springs Close Greenway perfect for relaxation or Springfield Park providing recreational activities; their popular event Fort Mill Ford Jazz festival keeps everyone entertained each May.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Fort Mill, SCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$120,665  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$451,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Mill    12 Reviews

I am from England and I visited Fort Mill to stay with family friends in 1981 and 1986. Although that was a long time ago I enjoyed meeting wonderful friendly people and  More

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Hello. We're thinking of moving to Fort Mill from NJ this summer. My youngest will be a sophomore in high school so the quality of the school system is paramount, as is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here two years and don't feel the school live up to the reviews. It is very crowded here and traffic is rough. The building never stops. The mayor is a  More

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Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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