Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Shelton is a mid-size city in Connecticut with a population of 41,402. Residents earn $114,739 per year, which is 53% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shelton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shelton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelton is $114,739, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Shelton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Shelton is $435,700, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Shelton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 938 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,739 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,441 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,630 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,884 |
| County GDP | $33,930M |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Healthcare | 1,096 |
| Retail | 831 |
| Manufacturing | 249 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $435,700 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $537,305 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $290 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,661 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,354 |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,486 |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Total Violent | 55.6/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rape | 7.3/100K |
| Robbery | 36.3/100K |
| Assault | 9.7/100K |
| Total Property | 938.3/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 234.6/100K |
| Theft | 643.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 60.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3046°N, 73.1392°W |
| County FIPS | 09120 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Total Area | 30.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,096 |
| Restaurants | 701 |
| Retail Stores | 831 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |