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Shelton, Connecticut

Introduction to Shelton, Connecticut

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

Shelton History

The present day town of Shelton was originally a part of Stratford. It was separated from the town in 1789 and named Huntington. It was evenutaly named Shelton in honor of Edward N. Shelton, the founder of the Shelton Company and Ousatonic Water Power Company. Shelton also promoted the construction of the Derby - Shelton Dam. The area was incorporated as a city in 1915.

Shelton and nearby Attractions

  • Housatonic Meadows
  • Indian Well State Park
  • Connecticut Children's Museum
  • Beardsley Zoo
  • State of Connecticut Monument House Museum
  • Quassy Amusement Park

Things To Do In Shelton

While staying in Shelton, you can visit the Webb Mountain Park, Sunnyside Field, Nike Recreation Fields, Pine Rock Park, Riverview Park, Indian Well State Park and Far Mill Park. You can enjoy shopping at the Huntington Village Center Shopping Center, Edwards Shopping Center, Woodside Plaza Shopping Center, White Hill Shopping Center, Shelton Square Shopping Center and Mariahs Way Shopping Center.

Shelton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

Shelton Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway Community College.

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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