Shelby, NC vs Strongsville, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Strongsville
75.3
#478 nationally
Strongsville leads in crime level (2.0 vs 28.6). Strongsville leads in median household income ($101,176 vs $46,176). Shelby leads in walk score (28 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelby, NC | Strongsville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1062) | 75.3 (#478) |
| Population | 22,010 | 45,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,559 | $369,344 |
| Median Household Income | $46,176 | $101,176 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 28.6 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.0 | D+31.5 |
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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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C
75.3 Score
Strongsville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,344
Population
45,511
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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