Shelton, Connecticut

Back to Shelton, CT housing info, Fairfield County, Connecticut, CT smaller cities, CT small cities, All Cities. Homes for Sale in Shelton. Search By Bed, Bath, and Price Range!   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Shelton, CT Fairfield County Population in July 2008: 39,991. Population change since 2000: +5.0%   Males: 19,351   (48.4%) Females: 20,640   (51.6%) Median resident age:   39.8 years Connecticut median age:   37.4 years Zip codes: 06484. Estimated median household income in 2007: $82,753 (it was $67,292 in 2000) Shelton:   $82,753 Connecticut:   $65,967 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $37,368 Shelton:   $37,368 Connecticut:   $35,904 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $393,591 (it was $209,100 in 2000) Shelton:   $393,591 Connecticut:   $309,200 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $372,453; Detached houses: $391,048; Townhouses or other attached units: $392,147; In 2-unit structures: $361,709; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $342,101; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $244,270; Mobile homes: $51,388 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 06484 Shelton, CT residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: The Childrens' Boutique, LLC Races in Shelton: White Non-Hispanic (92.1%) Hispanic (3.5%) Two or more races (1.3%) Black (1.1%) Other race (0.9%) Asian Indian (0.8%) 2008 cost of living index in Shelton: 139.1 (high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Shelton, Connecticut on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Shelton is mentioned 985 times on our forum: Considering move to Shelton area from FL  (15 replies) Maybe moving to Shelton, CT area...best place to find apt.  (7 replies) Where to live if you work in Shelton?  (4 replies) NYC to Shelton...is this possible?  (6 replies) Renting a house in CT near Shelton  (9 replies) Looking for input - moving to area around Shelton  (11 replies) Latest news from Shelton, CT collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: Italian (28.4%), Irish (17.7%), Polish (13.7%), German (11.2%), English (11.1%), Slovak (4.2%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated on 01/1789 Elevation: 130 feet Land area: 30.6 square miles. Population density: 1308 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 41.31 N, Longitude: 73.13 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,631 (+6.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,237 (26.1%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 203

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Shelton, Connecticut business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	7.0%
Connecticut:	7.9%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.35
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Shelton, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Shelton-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Shelton city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Shelton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.3 miles away from Shelton center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 28.5 miles away from Shelton center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 91.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Birthplace of: Dan Orlovsky - 2005 NFL player (Detroit Lions, born: Aug 18, 1983).

Main business address for: AMERICAN SKANDIA LIFE ASSURANCE CORP/CT (INSURANCE CARRIERS, NEC), BALDWIN TECHNOLOGY CO INC (PRINTING TRADES MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT), TRANSWITCH CORP /DE (SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES), IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM LP (NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION), RAYTECH CORP (MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS), FLEXIINTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE INC/CT (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE).

Political contributions by individuals in Shelton, CT

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Notable locations in Shelton: Rolling Ridge Commercial Park (A), Shelton Research Industrial Park (B), Sunnyside Boat Ramp (C), Brownson Country Club (D), Highland Golf Course (E), Plumb Memorial Library (F), Huntington Historical Society Building (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Edwards Shopping Center (1), Mariahs Way Shopping Center (2), Shelton Square Shopping Center (3), South Side Plaza Shopping Center (4), Huntington Village Center Shopping Center (5), Huntington Plaza Shopping Center (6), White Hill Shopping Center (7), Woodside Plaza Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Shelton include: Grace Bible Church (A), Saint Josephs Church (B), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (C), Shelton Congregational Church (D), Church of the Good Shepherd (E), Trinity Lutheran Church (F), White Hills Church (G), Huntington Congregational Church (H), Huntington United Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Lawn Cemetery (1), Lower White Hills Cemetery (2), Saint Pauls Cemetery (3), Riverside Cemetery (4), Coram Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Cranberry Pond (A), Baird Millpond (B), Chordas Pond (C), Tri-Lake (D), Lake Housatonic (E), Shelton Reservoir Number 3 (F), Shelton Reservoir (G), Isinglass Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Curtiss Brook (A), Boehm Brook (B), Butternut Hollow Brook (C), Burying Ground Brook (D), Ivy Brook (E), Upper White Hills Brook (F), Black Brook (G), Harvey Pete Brook (H), Sharps Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Shelton include: Webb Mountain Park (1), Indian Well State Park (2), Nike Recreation Fields (3), Riverview Park (4), Far Mill Park (5), Pine Rock Park (6), Sunnyside Field (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Shelton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Shelton Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 70 Ripton Road) (1), Global Philosophy Travel (Recreational Trips & Guides; 8 Huntington St # 307) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Hilton Garden Inn (25 Old Stratford Road) (1), AmeriSuites Shelton (695 Bridgeport Avenue) (2), Residence Inn by Marriott-Fairfield County Shelton (1001 Bridgeport Avenue) (3), The Courtyard Marriott (780 Bridgeport Avenue) (4), Residence Inn Fairfield County-Shelton (1001 Bridgeport Avenue) (5), AmeriSuites Shelton / Corporate Tower (695 Bridgeport Avenue) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Court: Shelton City - Administrative Department- Probate Court (40 White Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.6 people
Connecticut:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	74.3%
Whole state:	67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.8%
Whole state:	5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This city:	3.2%
Whole state:	7.9%

This city:	1.7%
Whole state:	3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shelton, CT

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• Courtyard By Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, Phone: (203) 929-1500, Fax: (203) 929-6711
• Residence Inn By Marriott - Shelton, 1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, Phone: (203) 926-9000, Fax: (203) 926-9000
• Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 25 Old Stratford Rd, Shelton, CT 06484, Phone: (203) 447-1000, Fax: (203) 447-1050
• Homestead Studio Suites Hotel, 945 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, Phone: (203) 926-6868, Fax: (203) 929-5772
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites, 695 Brigeport, Shelton, CT 06484, Phone: (203) 925-5900, Fax: (203) 944-9180

4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($99,145 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.62%
Connecticut average:	5.12%

0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,364 average AGI)

Fairfield County:	0.20%
Connecticut average:	0.19%

from New Haven County, CT	0.68% ($52,105 average AGI)
from Westchester County, NY	0.53% ($116,933)
from New York County, NY	0.33% ($276,003)

5.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($93,808 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.91%
Connecticut average:	5.64%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($3,488 average AGI)

Fairfield County:	0.12%
Connecticut average:	0.11%

to New Haven County, CT	1.29% ($53,789 average AGI)
to New York County, NY	0.34% ($140,435)
to Litchfield County, CT	0.25% ($63,262)

• SIGNATURE ON FILE, 219 Nells Rock Road, Type: Mast, Structure height: 49.7 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00005298
  Registrant: Southern New England Telephone Company, 310 Orange St., 6th Flr Real Estate, New Haven, CT 06511, Phone: (203) 771-8832
• Tim McDougall, 14 Oxford Drive/Booth Hill Rd (088017), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Overall height: 70.7 m
  Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600
• 1/2 Mi Se Of Nells Rock Rd And Rt 108, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.3 m
  Registrant: Cablevision Systems Of Southern Connecticut LP, 122 River St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, Phone: (203) 750-5600

• Shelton Oxford Ln, Overall height: 71.3 m, Call Sign: WPJF853
  Assigned Frequencies : 6685.00 MHz, 6695.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/17/2001, Expiration Date: 06/25/2011
  Registrant: Phone: (860) 685-8280
• Shelton, CT, 4.5 Miles Southwest, Type: Tower, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: WPWH303
  Assigned Frequencies : 941.356 MHz, 932.356 MHz
  Grant Date: 11/15/2002, Expiration Date: 11/15/2012, Certifier: Richard C Nation
  Registrant: Ecpec Communications Corporation, 569 Brookwood Village, Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35209, Phone: (205) 325-7328, Fax: (205) 325-3730, Email:
• SHELTON MW, Nells Rock Road, Overall height: 57 m, Call Sign: KCE73
  Assigned Frequencies : 10795.0 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/24/1990, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 02/27/1998
  Registrant: Southern New England Telephone Company, 555 Long Wharf, 2nd Floor-E5, New Haven, CT 06511

• Spoke Drive, Call Sign: KQZ747
  Assigned Frequencies : 158.700 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/27/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancelation Date: 03/09/2009, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
  Registrant: American Messaging Services, LLC, 1720 Lakepointe Drive, #100, Lewisville, TX 75057, Phone: (214) 222-6460, Fax: (972) 353-1912, Email:
• Nells Rock Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 49.4 m, Overall height: 55.2 m, Call Sign: KNKM752
  Assigned Frequencies : 931.187 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley
  Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:

• 50 Victory St, Type: Building, Call Sign: KJA494
  Assigned Frequencies : 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/21/1993, Expiration Date: 10/28/1998, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
  Registrant: Harbor Valley Yacht Club, 50 Victory St, Shelton, CT 06484
• Pitney Bowers Compnay, Type: Building, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WRLD2005
  Assigned Frequencies : 1030.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/05/2004, Expiration Date: 04/05/2009
  Registrant: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615-9129, Phone: (203) 386-3205, Fax: (860) 998-7465, Email:

• Fire: 101
• Hazardous Condition: 176
• Service Call: 24
• Good Intent Call: 10

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