Shelby, NC

Shelby is a town located in the eastern part of North Carolina. The population was 11,711 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shelby County.

The town was founded in 1796 by James and John Shelby, brothers who were early pioneers in the area. The town was named for General Henry Knox, who helped finance its founding. The first settler in Shelby was William Anderson, who arrived in 1798.

The town's economy has been based largely on agriculture and manufacturing; however, since the late 1990s there has been a resurgence in real estate development as well as other economic sectors due to increased job opportunities and growth within the region.

There are currently over 1,000 homes available for sale within Shelby; furthermore, there are currently over 2 million square feet of commercial space available for lease or rent including office space, retail stores and restaurants.

The average price of a home within Shelby is $169,000; furthermore, the median household income is $60,000 which indicates that most residents are relatively affluent.

In terms of schools within Shelby there are three public schools - two elementary schools (K-5th grade) and one middle school (6th-8th grade). Additionally there is a private school - Stonewall Jackson Academy - which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.