Shelton, CT
Living in Shelton
Bikeability
20
Walkability
9
Commute
36
Public Transit
35
Affordability
22
Public Safety
83
Airports
28
Hospitals
34
Colleges
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
80
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelton, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelton, CT
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
1 miles, SW
St Mary & St Michael School
3 miles, NE
St Joseph High School
3 miles, SW
St Catherine of Siena School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Shelton, CT
Sacred Heart University
8 miles, SW
University of New Haven
9 miles, E
University of Bridgeport
10 miles, S
Southern Connecticut State University
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelton, CT
Griffin Hospital
3 miles, NE
St Vincent's Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
8 miles, S
Bridgeport Hospital
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Shelton, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
13 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, SW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
35 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, NE