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

vs

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