Affordable Shelby Township Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or 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 Shelby Township.

Shelby Township, Michigan—not to be confused with the village of Shelby in Oceana County—is a charter township in Macom County, just outside Detroit. Known for its suburban atmosphere, Shelby Township has a population of about 81,000 people and is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Detroit Metro Area.

You'll find a lot of excellent shopping and dining options in Shelby Township, as well as lovely public parks and trails. Shelby Township has also been given a Tree City USA designation for its efforts to incorporate trees into the township's landscape.

What to do in Shelby Township, MI

There's a lot to see and do in Shelby Township! The area is especially well-known for having some of the best nature attractions in the Detroit Metro Area, as well as sites that are central to local history. Some of the best attractions and activities in Shelby Township include:

• Stony Creek Metropark - Spanning over 4,400 acres, Stony Creek Metropark is a great local spot for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and camping. The park also includes a popular fishing and kayaking lake.
• Packard Proving Grounds - Once an automobile testing area for the Packard Motor Car Company, the Packard Proving Grounds has been renovated as an event and wedding venue. Guided tours of the historic structures are available, and the Shelby Township Farmers Market is held here on Saturdays, May-October.
• Cherry Creek Golf Club - The Cherry Creek Golf Club is the best place to play 18 holes in Shelby Township and has a reputation as one of the finest golf courses in the Detroit area.

Working in Shelby Township, MI

Shelby Township's job market is fairly evenly split between jobs that are considered traditionally white-collar and blue-collar. The unemployment rate in Shelby Township is just 3.5%, which is well below the national average, and job growth in recent years has been positive. A little over 25% of Shelby Township residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Many residents commute to work in Detroit or elsewhere in the Metro Area. The average commute time is about 27 minutes. As is common in the area, many of the top employers are in the automotive industry, including Ford Motor Companies, General Motors (GM), and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Shelby Township, MI Neighborhoods

Shelby and its neighboring communities include several distinct neighborhoods, most of which are suburban and have a family-friendly atmosphere. Before moving to Shelby Township, it's important to take a good look at some of the local neighborhoods so you can get a better idea of which areas best meet your needs. Some of your options include:

• Shelby Town Center - With an average real estate price of $270,600, the Shelby Town Center is mostly made up of older, medium-sized, single-family homes that are largely owner-occupied. This area is convenient to the Van Dyke Freeway and includes the Cherry Creek Golf Club.
• Preston Corners - Located toward the northeast edge of Shelby Township, the Preston Corners area has a definite suburban residential feel. This area is made up mostly of medium to large single-family homes and townhouses, with an average real estate price of $487,450.
• Utica - The community of Utica is just south of Shelby Township and offers a mix of smaller single-family homes and apartments, with an average real estate price of $172,900 and an average rental rate of $1,150. Utica has a charming downtown area overlooking the Clinton River.

Shelby Township, MI School District

Public schools in and around Shelby Township are part of the Utica Community Schools District, which ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts. The district has been particularly noted for having some of the best teachers in the Detroit Metro Area. There are also private school options in the area, including Michigan Montessori Children's Academy.

Although there are no colleges or universities in Shelby Township, there are several in the immediate area. Macomb Community College in Clinton Township and Rochester University in Rochester Hills are each less than 20 minutes away. Shelby Township is also convenient to all the major universities and colleges in the Detroit area, including Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy.

Moving to Shelby Township, MI Resource Guide

We can all use a little help when it comes to moving to a new place. If you're planning on relocating to Shelby Township, one of the best resources is the official Shelby Township website. Here you'll find contact info for the local police and fire departments, as well as helpful details from the local Parks & Recreation Department.

Electricity in the Shelby Township area is provided by DTE Energy, which powers homes and businesses throughout the Detroit Metro Area, and gas service is provided by Consumers Energy. The Shelby Department of Public Works oversees water and sewer, along with trash pickup and recycling.

Shelby Township, MI Housing

Shelby Township is mostly comprised of prosperous suburbs, and homes here tend to be more expensive than is typical for the state of Michigan. The average real estate price in Shelby Township is about $327,000, which reflects its desirability as a place to live for upper-middle-class families in the Detroit area.

Overall, the cost of living in Shelby Township is above average for Michigan but below average for the United States as a whole. Rent in the Shelby Township/Utica area is fairly affordable, averaging about $815 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,042 for a two-bedroom apartment, and $1,318 for a three-bedroom apartment.