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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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$435,700
55% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
43% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,400
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$435,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$537,305
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median List Price
$589,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.9%
Owner-Occupied
24.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,661/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,354/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
50 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
29
Price Drops
6.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Active Inventory
64
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $435,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,305 |
| Median Sale Price | $490,000 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,661 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,354 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 50 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Active Inventory | 64 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,400 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |