Shelton, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

41,141

Unemployment

5.5%

Poverty

5.1%

Median Home

$349,300

Median Income

$97,131

Median Rent

$1,466

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Shelton SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

8.5

Commute

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Shelton, CT Crime Report

326
Total Crimes

789.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

-68.12%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Shelton / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	326	789.6	1,610.2	2,476.7

Violent Crime	22	53.3	183.6	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	2.9	5.0
Robbery	7	17.0	54.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	7	17.0	105.0	250.2
Property Crime	304	736.3	1,426.6	2,109.9
Burglary	61	147.7	180.7	340.5
Larceny	219	530.4	1,078.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	24	58.1	167.3	219.9

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Shelton, CT Cost Of Living

135
Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Shelton	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	135	124	100

Services	125	123	100
Groceries	109	108	100
Health	113	112	100
Housing	166	137	100
Transportation	110	114	100
Utilities	142	129	100

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Shelton, CT Photos

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Rankings for Shelton in Connecticut

Ranks #1 in Best Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #1 in Richest Cities In Connecticut

Ranks #12 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut

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Population over time in Shelton

Year	Population	% Change
2019	41,141	-0.0%
2018	41,155	-0.3%
2017	41,282	0.7%
2016	40,979	0.5%
2015	40,783	0.8%
2014	40,472	1.2%
2013	40,006	0.9%
2012	39,641	0.8%
2011	39,310	0.6%
2010	39,061	-

Race / Ethnicity in Shelton

White

83.7% (34,443)

African American

1.6% (673)

American Indian

0.1% (48)

Asian

4.3% (1,788)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (42)

Two Or More

1.2% (510)

Hispanic

8.8% (3,637)

Race	Shelton	CT	USA
White	83.7%	66.9%	60.7%
African American	1.6%	9.9%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	4.3%	4.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	1.2%	2.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	8.8%	16.1%	18.0%

Gender in Shelton

Female

52.2% (21,491)

Male

47.8% (19,650)

Gender	Shelton	CT	USA
Female	52.2%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.8%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shelton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (1,234)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (1,645)

High School / GED

26.0% (10,696)

Some College

17.0% (6,993)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,291)

Bachelor's Degree

23.0% (9,462)

Master's Degree

16.0% (6,582)

Professional Degree

2.0% (822)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (411)

Education	Shelton	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	27.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	23.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Shelton, Connecticut

Less than $10,000

3.3% (137,772)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.8% (113,369)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.4% (262,326)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.6% (229,027)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.8% (321,044)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.7% (562,018)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.6% (520,077)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.7% (852,306)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.6% (601,418)

$200,000 or more

12.5% (514,739)

Income	Shelton	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	3.3%	5.0%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.8%	3.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.4%	7.1%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.6%	6.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.8%	10.4%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.7%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.6%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.7%	17.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.6%	9.5%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	12.5%	12.6%	7.7%