Shelton, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

41,402 Population 1,352/sq mi density

$114,739 Median Income $55,824 per capita

$435,700 Home Value $537,305 Zillow

$1,661 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

53 Violent Crime/100K 736 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$114,739 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$435,700 home value, $1,661/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

53 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.5 / 5.0

43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Shelton (2)

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA

STANDARD

5 sites 4.9/5 (14 reviews) $75–$135/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Ranger Station, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Water Access, Non-Motorized Boating, Day Use Area, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Softball Fields, Water Activities

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recrea...

Reserve

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS

STANDARD

2 sites 4.3/5 (6 reviews) $100/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Historic & Cultural Site, Biking, Canoeing, Birding, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Picnicking

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley bo...

Reserve