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Shelby, NC vs Foley, AL

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Are people in Foley older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Foley is 7.1 years older than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Foley or Shelby?
- Foley housing costs are 76.1% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Foley or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Foley is 0.3 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 Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

 Shelby, NCFoley, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,170329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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