Shelton Town, CT
Living in Shelton Town
Bikeability20
Walkability9
Commute36
Public Transit35
Affordability22
Public Safety83
Airports28
Hospitals34
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$349kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$356 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas6%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelton Town
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in Shelton Town
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelton Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelton Town, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelton Town, CT
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
1 miles, SW
St Mary & St Michael School
3 miles, NE
St Joseph High School
3 miles, SW
St Catherine of Siena School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Shelton Town, CT
Sacred Heart University
8 miles, SW
University of New Haven
9 miles, E
University of Bridgeport
10 miles, S
Southern Connecticut State University
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelton Town, CT
Griffin Hospital
3 miles, NE
St Vincent's Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
8 miles, S
Bridgeport Hospital
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Shelton Town, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
13 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, SW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
35 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, NE