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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Monroe, NC vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 9.9 years older than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Monroe?
- Shelby housing costs are 45.9% less expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Monroe.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

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.

 Monroe, NCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$58,180  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$289,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.74  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews
Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
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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