In Shelby, Missouri, the median home price is $199,319, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $51,594; the population is 5,986; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 101.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Shelby at a glance
Population
5,986
Median Household Income
$51,594
Typical Home Value
$199,319
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
101.9
Avg Commute Time
21.1
About Shelby
Shelby has a population of 5,986. The median home value is $199,319, 24% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $51,594 (27% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Salt River, Clay, and Black Creek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Shelby
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Missouri
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Shelby at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Shelby?
- Shelby has a population of 5,986 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Shelby?
- The median home value in Shelby is $199,319. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Shelby?
- Median household income in Shelby is $51,594 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Shelby in?
- Shelby is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Shelby?
- Shelby contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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