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Shelby, NC vs Freeport, NY

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Are people in Freeport older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Freeport is 6.1 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Freeport or Shelby?
- Freeport housing costs are 237.3% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Freeport or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Freeport is 11.8 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 Freeport?
Freeport, New York lies within Nassau County offering tourists leisure areas like Nautical Mile Marina or recreational sites such as Jones beach plus multiple food spots including Brewology Beer Pub & Eatery.

 Shelby, NCFreeport, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,328329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%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 Freeport    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

As a Freeport High School alumnus who is graduating college now, I am actually impressed by the Freeport School system. Our science programs really prepared students in  More

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Freeport can be a nice place to live. Friendly people, nice parks and things to do. however, there is a growing gang problem, schools are not great as a result houses  More

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I was a resident of Freeport, New York for 37 years and noticed that under people (race) adds up to 136.21% for all races. How is it that you arrive at your percentages.  More

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