Shelton, CT
1 neighborhoods · 41,206 residents · Connecticut
B+
78/100
97
Safety Score
86
Affordability
$112K
Median Income
$410K
Median Home Value
Is Shelton, CT a Good Place to Live?
Shelton receives an overall livability grade of B+ (78/100), placing it among the better areas in Connecticut. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (86/100) with a median household income of $112,366 and median home values around $410,400.
About 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.5%. 79% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 44.
$1,539
Median Rent/mo
43.2%
College Educated
5.5%
Unemployment
79%
Owner-Occupied
44
Median Age
41,206
Population
1
Zip Codes
Naugatuck Valley
County
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Neighborhoods in Shelton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06484Naugatuck Valley Co. | 78 B+ | 97 | 86 | $112K | $410K | 41,206 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.