Shelton, CT

Living in Shelton

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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

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Shelton

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

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

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shelton, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shelton, CT

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St Joseph High School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Shelton, CT

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Shelton, CT

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

Airports

Airports near Shelton, CT

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