Shelton, CT vs Westbrook, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Shelton
71.3
#1003 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Shelton leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.8). Westbrook leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelton, CT | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1003) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 42,144 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,177 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $112,366 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+36.3 |
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71.3 Score
Shelton, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,177
Population
42,144
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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