Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Shelby, NY
$159,900Median listing price
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About Shelby
Shelby is the western gateway of Orleans County, a farm town that shares the canal Village of Medina with Ridgeway and sits atop the famous Medina sandstone quarries. Housing is rural and affordable — historic farmhouses (including cobblestone examples like the John Shelp house), manufactured homes, and ranches — with the village of Medina supplying downtown amenities.
Home prices in Shelby
The median listing price in Shelby is $159,900.
Top places in Shelby
- Historic Medina sandstone quarries
- John Shelp Cobblestone House (West Shelby)
- Village of Medina's Main Street (shared with Ridgeway)
- Erie Canal through Medina
- Shelby Center hamlet
- Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (short drive south)
Commuting from Shelby
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~45 minutes (about 36 miles via NY-63/NY-31A; approximate).
Schools in Shelby
Public schools: Medina Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Shelby FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shelby, NY?
The median listing price in Shelby is $159,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Shelby, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~45 minutes (about 36 miles via NY-63/NY-31A; approximate). - Which school district serves Shelby, NY?
Shelby is served by Medina Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.