Shelton, Connecticut

Population 39,953

Shelton is located in Fairfield County, CT. The population is 39,953, making Shelton the 5th largest city in Fairfield County.

There are 12 public schools in Shelton with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Shelton is low , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shelton is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shelton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shelton include Derby, Trumbull and Ansonia.

Shelton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3%

Crime Rate

68.39% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 58
  • Violent Crimes: 53
  • Robbery: 17
  • Burglary: 148
  • Property Crime: 736
  • Larceny Theft: 530

Registered Offenders

57.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 23 offenders in Shelton
  • 5.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

26 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 7

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Shelton, CT and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Shelton's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
3 Private Schools

A Child's Garden

Holy Trinity Catholic Academy

St Joseph School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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23 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Shelton, CT

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47 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Shelton, CT issued 47 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 47 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Shelton, CT issued 129 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 129 permits, 37 were issued for single family homes and 92 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $911
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,101
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,371
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,765
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,094

Zip Codes

06418 06461 06468 06478 06483 06484 06611 06614

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Environmental Hazards

26 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Shelton, CT has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Shelton, CT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Shelton, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

  • We're sorry! No Weather statistics found in our database.

Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.78°
  • February 33.52°
  • March 41.57°
  • April 50.88°
  • May 61.53°
  • June 69.69°
  • July 76.65°
  • August 74.42°
  • September 68.12°
  • October 55.85°
  • November 45.97°
  • December 35.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Shelton, CT

Earthquakes
Shelton, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Shelton, CT has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Shelton, CT has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Shelton, CT has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shelton, CT: $87,277

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shelton is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.33%
White Collar - 69.67%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Rosa L. DeLauro
  • Jim Himes

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Shelton, CT

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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