Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Shelby Township
Shelby Township, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,160
Population
78,869
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Macomb County suburb on the cusp of Detroit
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Lush
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Scenic
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Active
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Growing
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Located roughly 30 miles north of Detroit, Shelby Charter Township is a scenic suburb focused on growth and family-friendly fun. Residents enjoy access to lush outdoor venues like the popular River Bends Park, Stony Creek Metropark, and Cherry Creek Golf Club, in addition to top-rated schools and a close-knit community.
Shelby Charter Township boasts a tranquil atmosphere along with close proximity to shopping destinations such as nearby Lakeside Mall and the Mall at Partridge Creek. Direct access to M-53 and M-59 places Shelby Charter Township within minutes of all that Metro Detroit has to offer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,422
Average: $109,857
Education
24,190
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,697
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shelby Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelby Township, MI is $1,166 for one bedroom, $1,621 for two bedrooms, and $1,881 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelby Township has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,166/month
785 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,608/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelby Township, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
594 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
725 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
701 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,043 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,025 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,835 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
- Sterling Heights Nature Center
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
- Stony Creek Metropark
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.