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Shelton, CT

City of Shelton

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Shelton is in Connecticut.

41,141

Shelton Population12

97,131

Median Household Income2

5.3

Unemployment Rate15

Outdoor Activities

69
- Nearest beach
  
  8.5 miles away
- Beaches within 10 miles
  
  6
- Nearest park
  
  31.3 miles away
- Parks within 10 miles
  
  0
Education

59
- Public elementary schools8
  
  6
- Public elementary schools8
  
  8.4 per 100 residents under 18
- Public elementary schools8
  
  6.8 / 10
Internet Connectivity

54
- Average download speed5
  
  125 mbps
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband5
  
  99.4 %
Safety

46
- Propery crimes4
  
  739 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes4
  
  53 per 100,000 residents
Home Pricing

46
- Median home value6
  
  $377,848
- Median home value (sq ft)10
  
  $192
- Median home rent11
  
  $1,466
Economy

45
- Median household income2
  
  $97,131
- Median individual income (full-time)9
  
  $71,947
- Percentage earning $100,000+9
  
  25.7 %
- Income growth since 20182
  
  2.8 %
- Income growth since 20102
  
  20.4 %
- Employment rate2
  
  94.5 %
- Employment rate growth since 20182
  
  2.8 %
- Employment rate growth since 20102
  
  9.1 %
- Population growth since 201812
  
  -0.0 %
- Population growth since 201012
  
  5.3 %
Diversity

45
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  83.7 %
- Black7
  
  1.6 %
- Asian7
  
  4.3 %
- Hispanic7
  
  8.8 %
Healthcare

36
- Hospitals
  
  5
- Hospitals (average rating)
  
  1.6 / 5
Transportation

34
- Distance to NYC midtown by automobile3
  
  71.6 miles
- Time to NYC midtown by automobile3
  
  95.0 minutes
- Time to NYC midtown by public transportation3
  
  169.0 minutes
- Trip segments to NYC midtown by public transportation3
  
  2
Attractions

19
- Golf courses
  
  0 in 2-mile radius
- Golf courses
  
  2 in 10-mile radius
- Movie theaters
  
  0 in 2-mile radius
- Movie theaters
  
  5 in 10-mile radius
- Starbucks
  
  0 in 2-mile radius
- Starbucks
  
  21 in 10-mile radius

Shelton is one of the fastest growing large towns outside of New York City. Since 2010, the town's population has grown by 5.3%.

Age

47.2

Median Age7

5.3

Population Growth Since 201012

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. Connecticut average7

Race

67.5

Connecticut Population, White18

61.1

United States Population, White18

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Rent

1466

Monthly Average11

Renters11

Average Home Value6

Income

25.7

$100,000+9

5.3

<$25,0009

Distribution by Industry2

2020 Presidential Election Results19

Representatives

Governor13	Ned Lamont Democratic
Senator13	Richard Blumenthal Democratic
Senator13	Chris Murphy Democratic
House of Representative13	Jim Himes Democratic
State Senator13	Kevin C. Kelly Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Sharon Hospital, is 42.9 miles from the center of Shelton, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, is 10.6 miles away

Nearest Hospitals

In Connecticut, 18.8% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a marginal decrease from 2000 when 20.2% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks14

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law14

1	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
2	2019 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
3	Transit and driving directions
4	2019 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
5	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
6	Zillow Housing Data
7	2019 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
9	2019 Earnings \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
10	Realtor.com
11	2019 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
12	2019 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
13	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
14	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
15	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
16	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	2010 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
19	2020 Presidential election results

Shelton, CT

City Score

Outdoor Activities

Education

Internet Connectivity

Safety

Home Pricing

Economy

Diversity

Healthcare

Transportation

Attractions

Population

Age

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. Connecticut average7

Race and Ethnicity