Michigan Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Shelby Township, Michigan

Population: 49,000

Located in Macomb County

Shelby Twp covers 36 square miles of land located in west-central Macomb county and is one of its fastest growing areas. It has been growing steadily since the 1960's, reaching a 1990 population of 48,655. The transition of this community from a primarily rural, agricultural area to a suburban landscape is expected to continue well into the future.

Shelby's residents enjoy many options for shopping, entertainment & recreation. the Shelby Twp. Community Center on Van Dyke houses the Senior Citizens Center, The Library, Channel 5 & 13 Cable and the 41A District Court.

Shelby Twp is part of Utica community Schools, 4th largest public school district in the state, and well known for its progressive and award winning programs.

Macomb County History:
Named in honor of General Alexander Macomb, a highly decorated veteran of the War of 1812, Macomb County was formally organized in 1818 as the third County in the State of Michigan (after Wayne and Monroe counties). At the time of its establishment as a county, Macomb was considerably larger than it is today. Macomb County's original boundaries extended north through much of the thumb region of the state, east to Lake Huron, and west to the middle of the state.