Shelton Town, CT

Living in Shelton Town

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 9
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 98
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Schools 80
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Residents

41k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$349k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$356 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas6%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shelton Town

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Shelton Town

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 10
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 5 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 5 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelton Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shelton Town, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shelton Town, CT

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St Joseph High School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Shelton Town, CT

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Shelton Town, CT

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Griffin Hospital
3 miles, NE
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Bridgeport Hospital
8 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Shelton Town, CT

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