Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Shelbyville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$806
Population
25,553
Renter Mix
45% Rent
This Tennessee city has many nicknames and plenty of charm
Affordable
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Charming
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Close-Knit
Shelbyville, also known as “The Walking Horse Capital of the World” and “The Pencil City,” has produced well-known congressmen and Academy-Award-nominated actresses, but the city’s real calling card is its small town allure. There are homes of styles radiating out from the city center, and loft apartments on offer in the downtown area.
The town exudes a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and has a plethora of thriving small businesses. You won’t be wanting for nightlife options either, as there’s a popular bowling alley, movie theater, and locally owned bars to enjoy.
The city has plenty of parks to enjoy, from HV Griffin Park and Never Rest Park, to the Duck River Dam that’s been seen in movies. Shelbyville’s annual horse show excites residents and brings in visitors from all over Tennessee, but U.S. 231 and U.S. 41A are rarely overcrowded.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,322
Average: $62,485
Education
3,622
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,161
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shelbyville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelbyville, TN is $870 for a studio, $806 for one bedroom, $1,100 for two bedrooms, and $1,203 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelbyville has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$806/month
537 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelbyville, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
675 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
630 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
963 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,553 Students
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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 June 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.