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18 discussions from residents and visitors

sunny_thomas32

Job hunting in Shelton -tips?

I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $435,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Shelton sits at 53.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

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Gabriel

Job market in Shelton for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $435,700, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts.

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Gabriel

Anyone work in healthcare in Shelton?

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Jace M.

Best restaurants in Shelton?

Crime rate is something to consider -Shelton sits at 53.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $435,700 on average. Median household income is $114,739, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to...

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Luna Jackson

Best areas to explore in Shelton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $114,739 in Shelton. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you k...

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Xavier

The good and bad of living in Shelton

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $114,739 in Shelton. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Colton Diaz

Freelancing from Shelton -experience?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Orlando and With a population of 41,402, Shelton is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,661 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? I'd say it's be...

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sunny_thomas32

Cost of living reality check -Shelton

First post here. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,402 people. Homes are going for about $435,700 on average. Median household income is $114,739, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

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James

Affordable areas near Shelton?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $114,739 in Shelton. Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can b...

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Luna Jackson

Shelton vs Charlotte -which is better?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,661 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Hazel Gonzalez

Considering Shelton vs Minneapolis -help me decide

Hey, Just moved here 8 months ago and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough...

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Hazel Adams

How is the nightlife in Shelton?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in education and Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. Median household income is $114,739, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scen...

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Gabriel

Pros and cons of Shelton after 2 years

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,661 for rent here. Homes are going for about $435,700 on average. With a population of 41,402, Shelton is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

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James Chavez

How is Shelton for outdoor activities?

I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,661 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Shelton sits at 53.3 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Hazel Gonzalez

Best companies to work for in Shelton?

Hello, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,402 people. The median home value here is around $435,700, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living i...

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Nicholas Edwards

Shelton quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, Just moved here 6 months ago and The median home value here is around $435,700, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Thomas Evans

Is Shelton a good place to live?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 41,402, Shelton is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,402 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Shelton sits at 53.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around...

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Willow Castillo

How is the nightlife in Shelton?

First post here. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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