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Sumter, SC vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Sumter?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 13.5 years older than in Sumter.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Sumter?
- Shelby housing costs are 3.1% less expensive than Sumter housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Sumter?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sumter.

Things to do in Sumter?
Sumter, South Carolina is situated in Sumter County providing tourists leisure areas such as Swan Lake Iris Gardens along with employment opportunities at Palmetto Health Tuomey plus entertainment opportunities at Smith-Collins Funeral Home Incorporated

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.

 Sumter, SCShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$43,051  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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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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