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Goldsboro, NC vs Shelby, NC

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Goldsboro?
- Shelby housing costs are 9.4% less expensive than Goldsboro housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Goldsboro?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Goldsboro.

Things to do in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro NC located Eastern Carolina known for lovely live oak trees wide range family-friendly attractions historical sites that are popular among tourists

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.

 Goldsboro, NCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$39,562  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Goldsboro    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 8 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  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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