Shelby County is nestled in the state of Tennessee. With a land mass of 783 square miles, Shelby County is the largest county in the state, while in population it is at the top with 89,747 inhabitants. Shelby County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Memphis, with a population of 729,307.
Shelby County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Shelby County residents is $42,126, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Tennessee. In keeping with this, the average home price in Shelby County is $99,436, well above the state average of $93,698.
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