Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Shelbyville.

About Shelbyville, IN.

Shelbyville is an essential county seat of Shelby County, a town that has gradually grown in importance. Its population at the 2010 census was just under 19,200, and it is part of the critical Shelbyville Commercial Historic District. In this area, there's a home created by John Hamilton, a critically important house that still stands and provides historic interest for those into this factor when moving to a new area.

Interestingly, Shelbyville has one of the longest-lasting still-in-use post offices. Started in 1823, this post office remains an interesting historical place to visit. Over the years, this city has become an important commercial area for many different cities throughout the state. It has become an important economic area, as well, though it has yet to possess the kind of widespread industry that is common in many other more densely populated areas of Indiana.

What to Do in Shelbyville, IN.

Though by no means a gigantic city, Shelbyville has a few exciting options for entertainment. For example, it is home to the Indiana Grand Racing & Casino entertainment area, providing various options for fun. There are also a handful of theaters, including Studio 10 Cinema and at least one drive-in theater, the Skyline, which has been in operation many years.

Shelbyville is also home to areas like Me and My Sisters Flea Market, the Hampton Inn Shelbyville, a handful of Quality Inn options, and restaurants like Linne's Pastry Shop & Deli, The Chicken Inn, Cracker Barrel, King Gyros, Grandma's Pancake House, and Cow Palace.

Working in Shelbyville, IN.

Over the years, Shelbyville has mostly been a center for governmental operation, as it is the county seat of its respective area. Therefore, many of its industries are focused more on service and not on manufacturing or other types of businesses that help expand many areas in Indiana. It is not the manufacturing and industrial center that Gary has become, for example.

However, a handful of restaurants, hotels, medical centers, a few different small colleges, and other types of industries help make it an excellent place to move. It is also not an expensive place to move, which we'll discuss in the following section, especially for those interested in the service-based industries that the area mainly focuses on in the modern area.

Shelbyville, IN. Neighborhoods

Waldron is the most expensive neighborhood in Shelbyville, though it is still inexpensive compared to many areas in the state. Currently, this area's median real estate price is $160,174. This price is most expensive than 57.6% of the neighborhoods in Indiana. That means it is still a reasonably-priced area and not at all expensive compared to some places in the USA.

The town center is the median neighborhood for the area, with home prices of about $124,582. That's more expensive than just about 40 percent of the communities in the state. By contrast, Colescott St/South Harrison Street is the least expensive area in the city. With a median real estate price of $82,100, this area cheaper than 84.4% of Indiana neighborhoods.

Shelbyville, IN. School District

Currently, this city is served by the Shelbyville Central School District. This district consists of one high school and a middle school (both named after the town), and a handful of elementary schools. The middle and high schools have the Golden Bears for a mascot. The elementary schools include Coulston (Comets), Hendricks (Hurricanes), and Loper (the Bulldogs).

Currently, there is at least one private school in the city. This is St. Joseph Elementary School, an educational facility associated with the St. Joseph Catholic Church. It also has a public library, a branch of the Shelby County Public Library, that allows for easy book, movie, and music borrowing.

Moving to Shelbyville, IN. Resource Guide

People moving to Shelbyville have easy access to many amenities and resources, including various types of gas, electricity, heating, internet, and garbage removal sources. By contacting the city and setting up these amenities, you make it easier to move into the city without worrying about setting up these items before you finally settle down into your house.

Shelbyville has many different park options, including Blue Memorial Park, Clrearwick, Kennedy, Morrison, Sunrise, Civic Center, Aquatic Center, the Mac. These parks take up anywhere from 186 acres to around two or so, with an average of about 8-10 acres per most park. Each of these parks includes unique and fun activity options, such as tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasiums, swimming areas, trails, and much more.

Shelbyville, IN. Housing

Currently, Shelbyville has a cost of living index of about 80.4, which is just below Indiana (82.1) and far below the USA average (100). Most of this decrease comes in the housing market, which is rated at 55.2 (home median price of $127,600), compared to Indiana's 61.7 ($142,600) or the national average of 100 ($231,200).

Most other cost-of-living factors are at or near the Indiana or national average, with groceries and utilities popping up past the Indiana averages. Thankfully, the low cost of housing makes this a good place for single families who want a home that meets their needs with minimal difficulties.