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Shelton, Connecticut

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Population in 2022: 41,897 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.0%
 
Males: 19,915  (47.5%)
Females: 21,982  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Connecticut median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 06484.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $110,144 (it was $67,292 in 2000)
Shelton:

$110,144
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,970 (it was $29,893 in 2000)

Shelton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $440,194 (it was $209,100 in 2000)
Shelton:

$440,194
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $449,627; detached houses: $481,751; townhouses or other attached units: $336,184; in 2-unit structures: $359,566; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $377,338; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $267,091; mobile homes: $311,015

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,523.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shelton: 129.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.5%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.3% for Black residents, 6.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.8% for other race residents, 9.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Shelton, CT (2022)
    • 28,43268.7%White alone
    • 5,24212.7%Hispanic
    • 3,7139.0%Asian alone
    • 1,7344.2%Black alone
    • 1,2873.1%Two or more races
    • 6931.7%Other race alone
    • 1000.2%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Shelton, Connecticut as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shelton is 1,868 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Shelton by year

Type

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2011

2012

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2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.4)		1
(2.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.4)		1
(2.4)		1
(2.4)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		2
(5.0)		5
(12.6)		2
(5.0)		7
(17.5)		3
(7.4)		3
(7.3)		8
(19.2)		5
(12.0)		3
(7.2)		8
(19.2)		8
(19.4)		5
(12.1)		3
(7.3)		6
(14.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		18
(44.8)		11
(27.8)		10
(25.2)		12
(30.0)		7
(17.3)		15
(36.3)		12
(28.8)		15
(36.0)		7
(16.8)		7
(16.8)		7
(17.0)		9
(21.8)		10
(24.3)		5
(11.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		12
(29.9)		12
(30.3)		15
(37.8)		3
(7.5)		8
(19.8)		4
(9.7)		10
(24.0)		9
(21.6)		18
(43.2)		7
(16.8)		8
(19.4)		2
(4.8)		7
(17.0)		9
(21.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		97
(241.3)		115
(290.7)		131
(330.5)		135
(337.0)		111
(274.2)		98
(237.0)		87
(208.5)		134
(321.8)		81
(194.6)		67
(160.8)		64
(155.0)		73
(176.7)		60
(146.0)		61
(144.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		346
(860.8)		333
(841.8)		350
(883.1)		265
(661.5)		296
(731.3)		267
(645.7)		309
(740.6)		253
(607.6)		262
(629.4)		185
(444.1)		219
(530.4)		223
(539.9)		245
(596.2)		255
(604.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		52
(129.4)		42
(106.2)		44
(111.0)		33
(82.4)		40
(98.8)		26
(62.9)		30
(71.9)		49
(117.7)		56
(134.5)		34
(81.6)		24
(58.1)		77
(186.4)		68
(165.5)		71
(168.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(5.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.4)		2
(4.8)		1
(2.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index85.187.086.581.171.470.983.581.069.059.361.270.968.771.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Shelton, CT

Crime rate in Shelton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 62 (53 officers - 50 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.29
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Ancestries: Italian (15.0%), Irish (8.5%), Polish (6.8%), American (6.7%), Portuguese (3.7%), German (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/1789

Elevation: 130 feet

Land area: 30.6 square miles.

Population density: 1,371 people per square mile   (low).

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6,769 residents are foreign born (5.3% Asia, 4.9% Latin America, 4.3% Europe).

This city:

16.4%
Connecticut:

15.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,049 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,743 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Milford, CT (7.1 miles , pop. 50,594).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (46.1 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (50.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Derby, CT (1.6 miles ),
Ansonia, CT (1.9 miles ),
Monroe, CT (2.3 miles ),
Trumbull, CT (2.4 miles ),
Orange, CT (2.4 miles ),
Riverside, CT (2.5 miles ),
Seymour, CT (2.5 miles ),
Woodbridge, CT (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.31 N, Longitude: 73.13 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,772 (+6.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 7,100 (32.6%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 203

Distribution of median household income in Shelton, CT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shelton, CT in 2022
Shelton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 20 buildings, average cost: $214,900
  • 2021: 58 buildings, average cost: $185,600
  • 2020: 59 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2019: 40 buildings, average cost: $194,100
  • 2018: 60 buildings, average cost: $204,000
  • 2017: 58 buildings, average cost: $186,400
  • 2016: 46 buildings, average cost: $199,700
  • 2015: 39 buildings, average cost: $192,900
  • 2014: 33 buildings, average cost: $125,700
  • 2013: 37 buildings, average cost: $142,400
  • 2012: 49 buildings, average cost: $147,800
  • 2011: 35 buildings, average cost: $155,400
  • 2010: 25 buildings, average cost: $131,900
  • 2009: 17 buildings, average cost: $152,300
  • 2008: 22 buildings, average cost: $134,800
  • 2007: 81 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2006: 124 buildings, average cost: $154,100
  • 2005: 134 buildings, average cost: $151,900
  • 2004: 126 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 2003: 85 buildings, average cost: $164,600
  • 2002: 141 buildings, average cost: $127,700
  • 2001: 119 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 2000: 117 buildings, average cost: $92,100
  • 1999: 159 buildings, average cost: $106,400
  • 1998: 212 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 1997: 135 buildings, average cost: $85,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Shelton, CT residents
Average permit cost in Shelton, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Historical population in Shelton, CT
Historical housing units in Shelton, CT

Population change in the 1990s: +2,694 (+7.6%).
Most common industries in Shelton, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Shelton, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Computer specialists (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.6%)
  • Engineers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.3%)

Average climate in Shelton, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 88.6. This is worse than average.

City:

88.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.223. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.223
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 10.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.218. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.218
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.55. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.55
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Shelton-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (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 F3 (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.

Earthquake activity:

Shelton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 193.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 223.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 222.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 347.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 170.6 miles away from Shelton center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 166.5 miles away from Shelton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fairfield County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shelton topographic map

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).

Hospitals and medical centers in Shelton:

  • APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES (5 LAKE ROAD)
  • BISHOP WICKE HEALTH AND REHAB CT (584 LONG HILL AVE)
  • FLORA MARY HEWITT MEM HOSP ICF (230 CORAM AVE)
  • GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC (172 ROCKY REST ROAD)
  • HEWITT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC (45 MALTBY STREET)
  • SHELTON DIALYSIS (750 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE)

Heliports located in Shelton:

Amtrak stations near Shelton:

  • 10 miles: BRIDGEPORT (525 WATER ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: NEW HAVEN (50 UNION AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: WALLINGFORD (37 HALL AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

College/University in Shelton:

  • Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (Full-time enrollment: 617; Location: 8 Progress Drive; Private, for-profit; Website: www.lincolnedu.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelton:

  • Sacred Heart University (about 9 miles; Fairfield, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,650)
  • University of New Haven (about 9 miles; West Haven, CT; FT enrollment: 6,205)
  • Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (about 10 miles; Stratford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,822)
  • Southern Connecticut State University (about 10 miles; New Haven, CT; FT enrollment: 8,708)
  • Housatonic Community College (about 10 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • University of Bridgeport (about 11 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,708)
  • Gateway Community College (about 11 miles; New Haven, CT; FT enrollment: 4,672)

Public high school in Shelton:

Public elementary/middle schools in Shelton:

  • INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 907, Location: 675 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, Grades: 7-8)
  • LONG HILL SCHOOL (Students: 636, Location: 565 LONG HILL AVENUE, Grades: PK-4)
  • ELIZABETH SHELTON SCHOOL (Students: 598, Location: 138 WILLOUGHBY ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • BOOTH HILL SCHOOL (Students: 536, Location: 544 BOOTH HILL ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL (Students: 494, Location: 418 RIVER ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • MOHEGAN SCHOOL (Location: 47 MOHEGAN ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • PERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 60 PERRY HILL ROAD, Grades: 5-6)

Private elementary/middle schools in Shelton:

  • ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 263, Location: 503 SHELTON AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (Students: 173, Location: 430 CORAM AVE, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Shelton

Library in Shelton:

  • PLUMB MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,206,322; Location: 65 WOOSTER ST.; 147,348 books; 33 e-books; 5,624 audio materials; 9,941 video materials; 5 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 5 other licensed databases; 231 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Shelton Catholic Regional School should be listed as St. Joseph School (address is correct).

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Shelton: Sunnyside Boat Ramp (A), Shelton Research Industrial Park (B), Rolling Ridge Commercial Park (C), Highland Golf Course (D), Brownson Country Club (E), Huntington Historical Society Building (F), Plumb Memorial Library (G), Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Volunteer Ambulance (H), Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Company Station 1 (I), Pine Rock Park Fire Company 4 (J), Huntington Fire Company 3 (K), White Hills Volunteer Fire Company 5 (L), Shelton Fire Marshal's Office (M), Shelton Fire Chief's Office (N). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Woodside Plaza Shopping Center (1), White Hill Shopping Center (2), South Side Plaza Shopping Center (3), Shelton Square Shopping Center (4), Mariahs Way Shopping Center (5), Huntington Village Center Shopping Center (6), Huntington Plaza Shopping Center (7), Edwards Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Shelton include: AMERICAN SKANDIA LIFE ASSURANCE CORP/CT (A), BALDWIN TECHNOLOGY CO INC (B), TRANSWITCH CORP /DE (C), IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM LP (D), RAYTECH CORP (E), FLEXIINTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE INC/CT (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shelton include: White Hills Church (A), Church of the Good Shepherd (B), Grace Bible Church (C), Huntington Congregational Church (D), Huntington United Methodist Church (E), New Convenant Congregational Church (F), Nichols United Methodist Church (G), Saint Josephs Church (H), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Riverside Cemetery (1), Coram Cemetery (2), Saint Pauls Cemetery (3), Lawn Cemetery (4), Lower White Hills Cemetery (5), Coram Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Tri-Lake (A), Chordas Pond (B), Cranberry Pond (C), Baird Millpond (D), Bantam Pond (E), Shelton Reservoir (F), Isinglass Reservoir (G), Means Brook Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Means Brook (A), Butternut Hollow Brook (B), Nelson Brook (C), Sharps Brook (D), Black Brook (E), Boehm Brook (F), Burying Ground Brook (G), White Hills Community Brook (H), Curtiss Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Shelton include: Indian Well State Park (1), Far Mill Park (2), Nike Recreation Fields (3), Pine Rock Park (4), Riverview Park (5), Sunnyside Field (6), Webb Mountain Park (7). Display/hide their locations 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

Birthplace of: Dan Orlovsky - 2005 NFL player (Detroit Lions, born: Aug 18, 1983), Peter Leo Gerety - Catholic bishop.

Fairfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Shelton and their reported violations in the past:

SUPER 8 / BUDD LAKE HOSPITALITY LLC (Serves NJ, Population served: 46, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.1%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Shelton in 2010:

  • 442 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 27 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 20 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 8 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 4 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in Shelton in 2000:

  • 351 people in nursing homes
  • 190 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 12 people in other group homes
  • 8 people in religious group quarters

Banks with most branches in Shelton (2011 data):

  • People's United Bank: Enterprise Tower Branch, Shelton Branch, Shelton Stop And Shop Branch. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Huntington Branch, 375 Bridgeport Avenue Branch, Shelton Branch. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • Newtown Savings Bank: Shelton Branch at 819 Bridgeport Avenue, branch established on 2005/04/04; White Hills Plaza Branch at 194a Leavenworth Road, branch established on 2008/05/27. Info updated 2012/01/26: Bank assets: $955.5 mil, Deposits: $704.6 mil, headquarters in Newtown, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Shelton Coram Branch at 320 Coram Avenue, branch established on 1972/09/26. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Shelton Branch at 675 Bridgeport Avenue, branch established on 1982/07/10. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • TD Bank, National Association: Shelton Branch at 828 Bridgeport Avenue, branch established on 2007/08/25. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • HSBC Bank USA, National Association: Shelton Branch at 704 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 101, branch established on 2006/11/14. Info updated 2010/11/30: Bank assets: $206,009.7 mil, Deposits: $149,026.8 mil, headquarters in Mc Lean, VA, positive income, 474 total offices, Holding Company: Hsbc Holdings Plc
  • Citibank, National Association: Shelton Branch at 850 Bridgeport Ave, branch established on 2006/09/07. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Shelton Branch at 350 Bridgeport Avenue, branch established on 2006/12/18. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Shelton:

Marital status in Shelton, CT
  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Shelton:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Connecticut average:

12.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Shelton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shelton, CT (based on Fairfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic404,34194
Mainline Protestant82,604175
Evangelical Protestant46,888242
Other32,50195
Orthodox9,21521
Black Protestant4,14427
None337,136-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 223
This county:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Fairfield County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 76
Fairfield County:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 151
Fairfield County:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 861
Here:

9.67 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fairfield County:

6.5%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

17.9%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.2%
State:

15.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Shelton:

52.3%
Connecticut:

50.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

50.2%
Connecticut:

47.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Connecticut:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.7%
Connecticut:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.5%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Connecticut:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.9%
Connecticut:

34.2%

General health condition:
Shelton:

58.3%
Connecticut:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Shelton:

78.7%
Connecticut:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shelton, CT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 456$3,414,810$89,863129$108,383
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 184$786,987$51,32523$31,922
Police Protection - Officers 52$663,605$153,14014$22,330
Streets and Highways 27$124,369$55,27514$48,206
Financial Administration 20$110,138$66,0837$22,840
Health 16$88,522$66,3922$3,457
Other Government Administration 15$100,058$80,04610$18,424
Local Libraries 13$56,328$51,99529$17,973
Police - Other 10$41,560$49,8721$3,031
Parks and Recreation 9$49,050$65,40034$21,446
Sewerage 8$53,853$80,7800$0
Welfare 2$13,169$79,0147$11,054
Other and Unallocable 2$11,827$70,9623$8,698
Firefighters 2$13,993$83,95824$31,103
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$5,597$67,1640$0
Natural Resources 1$7,509$90,1080$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 4$4,848
Totals for Government 818$5,541,375$81,292301$353,715

Shelton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,185,000 ($28.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $150,000 ($3.58)
    Natural Resources - Other: $76,000 ($1.81)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $73,000 ($1.74)
    General Public Buildings: $39,000 ($0.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $31,000 ($0.74)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $76,220,000 ($1819.22)
    Central Staff Services: $7,713,000 ($184.09)
    Police Protection: $6,022,000 ($143.73)
    General Public Buildings: $3,991,000 ($95.26)
    Financial Administration: $3,771,000 ($90.01)
    Regular Highways: $3,695,000 ($88.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,814,000 ($67.16)
    Health - Other: $2,297,000 ($54.82)
    Water Utilities: $2,107,000 ($50.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,552,000 ($37.04)
    General - Other: $1,493,000 ($35.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,245,000 ($29.72)
    Libraries: $879,000 ($20.98)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $454,000 ($10.84)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $284,000 ($6.78)
    Housing and Community Development: $239,000 ($5.70)
    Natural Resources - Other: $232,000 ($5.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,145,000 ($27.33)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,443,000 ($58.31)
    Other - Sewerage: $275,000 ($6.56)
    Other - Natural Resources - Other: $11,000 ($0.26)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Natural Resources - Other: $145,000 ($3.46)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($0.07)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,655,000 ($63.37)
    Regular Highways: $334,000 ($7.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $323,000 ($7.71)
    Police Protection: $313,000 ($7.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $142,000 ($3.39)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $35,000 ($0.84)
    Central Staff Services: $34,000 ($0.81)
    General Public Building: $3,000 ($0.07)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $49,734,000 ($1187.05)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $161,000 ($3.84)

Shelton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,948,000 ($70.36)
    Other: $1,015,000 ($24.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $182,000 ($4.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $113,000 ($2.70)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $30,000 ($0.72)
    Regular Highways: $29,000 ($0.69)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $22,000 ($0.53)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($0.02)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $27,000 ($0.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $870,000 ($20.77)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $499,000 ($11.91)
    General Revenue - Other: $271,000 ($6.47)
    Sale of Property: $69,000 ($1.65)
    Interest Earnings: $28,000 ($0.67)
    Special Assessments: $21,000 ($0.50)
    Fines and Forfeits: $10,000 ($0.24)
    Donations From Private Sources: $10,000 ($0.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $13,933,000 ($332.55)
    Health and Hospitals: $680,000 ($16.23)
    Other: $587,000 ($14.01)
    Highways: $504,000 ($12.03)
    Housing and Community Development: $123,000 ($2.94)
    Public Welfare: $51,000 ($1.22)
  • Tax - Property: $108,825,000 ($2597.44)
    Other License: $1,633,000 ($38.98)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,537,000 ($36.69)
    Amusements License: $145,000 ($3.46)

Shelton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,093,000 ($575.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,451,000 ($416.52)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $8,566,000 ($204.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,970,000 ($190.23)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $7,577,000 ($180.85)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,329,000 ($31.72)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $989,000 ($23.61)

Shelton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $724,000 ($17.28)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,162,000 ($624.44)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,577,000 ($180.85)

5.92% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($194,373 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.92%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($50 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.01%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Westchester County, NY  0.86% ($172,203 average AGI)
from New York County, NY  0.83% ($462,237)
from New Haven County, CT  0.67% ($72,877)


6.13% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($174,109 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.13%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($428 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.01%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to New Haven County, CT  1.26% ($66,461 average AGI)
to New York County, NY  0.33% ($233,771)
to Westchester County, NY  0.26% ($170,135)
Businesses in Shelton, CT
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Outback1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Outback Steakhouse1
Blockbuster1Panera Bread1
Burger King1Ruby Tuesday1
Curves1SAS Shoes1
Decora Cabinetry2Sears1
DressBarn2Sprint Nextel1
Dressbarn2Staples1
Dunkin Donuts6Starbucks1
FedEx8Stop & Shop1
GameStop1Subway5
H&R Block1T-Mobile1
Hilton1T.J.Maxx1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul1
Homestead Studio Suites1UPS10
Marriott2Vans2
MasterBrand Cabinets5Walgreens2
New Balance2Walmart1
Nike1Wendy's1
Nissan1

Strongest AM radio stations in Shelton:

  • WADS (690 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ANSONIA, CT; Owner: RADIO AMOR, INC.)
  • WFIF (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MILFORD, CT)
  • WELI (960 AM; 5 kW; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDJZ (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PEOPLE'S BROADCAST NETWORK, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFNW (1380 AM; 5 kW; NAUGATUCK, CT; Owner: CANDIDO DIAS CARRELO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelton:

  • WMNR-FM1 (88.1 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
  • W220CF (91.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WYBC-FM (94.3 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: YALE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEBE (107.9 FM; WESTPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Shelton:

  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • W28AJ (Channel 28; ALLINGTOWN, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WFTY (Channel 67; SMITHTOWN, NY; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WLNY (Channel 55; RIVERHEAD, NY; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
  • W51BZ (Channel 51; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W65DZ (Channel 65; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Shelton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 541ft / 165mTotal length
  • $4,100,000Total costs
  • 771,727Total average daily traffic
  • 45,806Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Shelton, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 51950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 151970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shelton, CT
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Shelton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Shelton, CT)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 173 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shelton)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 58 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Shelton)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 8 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED109$269,615198$241,2121,116$247,37856$120,8751$900,00021$164,6674$51,750
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$301,71416$211,50095$270,1896$177,5000$02$150,5000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED24$246,37529$198,759331$274,27825$73,1200$016$215,1884$30,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$249,18215$320,000209$256,4218$53,5000$04$268,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$362,2009$205,22257$288,6491$330,0000$00$02$30,500
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1101.00 , 1102.01, 1102.02, 1103.01, 1103.02, 1104.00, 1105.00, 1106.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 8 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED26$279,57720$305,250
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED9$241,77813$329,077
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$256,83313$309,846
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$233,6672$274,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$239,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 1101.00 , 1102.01, 1102.02, 1103.01, 1103.02, 1104.00, 1105.00, 1106.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Shelton, CT
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Shelton, CT - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 96. The highest number of fires - 155 took place in 2005, and the least - 19 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Shelton, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (48.5%), and Outside Fires (34.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shelton, CT
    • 79448.5%Structure Fires
    • 55834.1%Outside Fires
    • 27116.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 130.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shelton, CT

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Shelton, Connecticut:

  • Courtyard By Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 929-1500, Fax: (203) 929-6711
  • Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 25 Old Stratford Rd, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 447-1000, Fax: (203) 447-1050
  • Extended Stay America - Shelton - Fairfield County, 945 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 926-6868, Fax: (203) 929-5772
  • The Hampton Inn, 695 Bridgeport, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 925-5900, Fax: (203) 944-9180
  • Hyatt House Shelton, 830 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 225-0700, Fax: (203) 225-6256
  • Hampton Inn Shelton, 695 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 , Phone: (203) 925-5900, Fax: (203) 944-9180
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Shelton, Connecticut
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shelton, CT
  • 55.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.0%Utility gas
  • 7.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Electricity
  • 1.2%Wood
  • 0.6%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Solar energy
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shelton, CT
  • 60.6%Utility gas
  • 24.7%Electricity
  • 7.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Wood


Shelton compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Shelton on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest property tax revenues per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Portugal (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in United Kingdom (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Yugoslavia (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Asia, n.e.c. (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Melanesia (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Micronesia (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Polynesia (population 500+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other South Eastern Asia (population 500+)"
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