Shelby, NC vs Winston-Salem, NC
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
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Winston-Salem leads in crime level (22.2 vs 28.6). Shelby leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Winston-Salem leads in median household income ($54,416 vs $46,176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelby, NC | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1062) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 22,010 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,559 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $46,176 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 28.6 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.0 | D+13.2 |
C-
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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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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