Shelton, Connecticut

Small Connecticut city with local appeal

Northeast Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Shelton is a Connecticut city with a population of approximately 42,144, part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $569,177. Median household income is $112,366.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,144 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $569,177 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $112,366 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29 minutes
  • Part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,144

Source: Census ACS

$569,177

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$112,366

Source: Census ACS

29 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

18

Source: Walk Score

128 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 36.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 54.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 18/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 55.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.3

Location

Shelton, CT (41.3047, -73.1294)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.