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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Shelby, NC vs Beacon, NY

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Are people in Beacon older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Beacon is 5.8 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beacon or Shelby?
- Beacon housing costs are 172.0% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beacon or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Beacon is 16.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Shelby.

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.

Things to do in Beacon?
Beacon, NY is an attractive city situated on the Hudson River north of New York City featuring several spectacular spots such as Dia:Beacon exhibiting modern art or Hudson Highlands State Park ideal for hiking and camping; they organize unique events like Beacon Sloop Club Clearwater Festival each summer.

 Shelby, NCBeacon, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,713329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews
Carlin · Beacon, NY
Beacon is the Best
Over 3 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Kirsten · New York, NY
Tasteless and disorganized
Over 6 years ago

Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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anna · Rutherford, NJ
Bought a condo
Over 8 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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