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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Shelby, NC vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 8.6 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Shelby?
- Franklin housing costs are 399.7% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 3.8 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 Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

 Shelby, NCFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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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Jose · Wesley Chapel, FL
Won’t miss the heat in FL, like change of seasons
Over 4 years ago

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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Kathryn · Franklin, TN
Franklin is a Great Place to Live.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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Theresa · Franklin, TN
The Good and the Not-So-Good
Over 8 years ago

I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  More

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