Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Shelbyville
Shelbyville, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$824
Population
21,429
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Vibrant history and rural charm color this Indianapolis suburb
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Shelbyville is a cozy suburban community located about thirty miles southeast of Indianapolis on Interstate 74. This richly historic city is full of beautifully preserved homes and buildings throughout, many of which date back well over a century. The cozy neighborhoods and vintage Downtown district provide residents with a timeless home environment, surrounded by farmlands and within reach of Indiana’s biggest city. Shelbyville is also home to the Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, one of the region’s most popular gaming and entertainment destinations.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,795
Average: $68,998
Education
3,826
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,947
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shelbyville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelbyville, IN is $824 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two bedrooms, and $1,335 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelbyville has increased by 6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$824/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,663/month
1,491 Sq Ft
Condo
$620/month
2,009 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelbyville, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Southwestern Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
William F Loper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
672 Students
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Public
Grades PK-12
47 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
295 Students
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Public
Grades PK-12
47 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,101 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
295 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
141 Students
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Public
Grades PK-12
47 Students
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- Indianapolis International
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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.