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Shelton, CT


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Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 6 miles N of Milford, Connecticut (center to center) and 61 miles NE of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bridgeport metropolitan area. Shelton contains a population of approximately 38,101.

The People and Families of Shelton

In Shelton, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shelton, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelton had a median family income of $75,523. The typical family in Shelton is better off than most in Connecticut. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Shelton.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Shelton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,590. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Shelton Housing

Shelton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Shelton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shelton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shelton Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shelton Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Shelton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shelton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shelton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Shelton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Shelton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Shelton, CT

Comparing Shelton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Housing Recently Built610
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime106

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