2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Shelby, NC vs Waynesville, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 1.8 years older than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Shelby?
- Waynesville housing costs are 103.4% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 0.9 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 Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Shelby, NCWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Shelby

Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

   |    Reply

For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Waynesville


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.