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Shelby, NC vs Lexington, NC

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Are people in Lexington older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Lexington is 7.5 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lexington or Shelby?
- Lexington housing costs are 46.7% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lexington or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Lexington is 4.1 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 Lexington?
Lexington, NC is a pleasant city southwest of Winston-Salem featuring several spectacular spots such as High Rock Lake perfect for exploring or Uptown Lexington ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Lexington BBQ Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Shelby, NCLexington, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,347329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Lexington    7 Reviews

I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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Over 6 years ago

The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but  More

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