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Shelton, Connecticut

city · Fairfield County

At a glance

41,889
Population
$452,600
Median home value (all homes)
49% above U.S. median
$569,177
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,741/mo
Median rent
29% above U.S. median
$108,185
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
30.3 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
66.57%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates41.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Shelton EDC Economic Development
SEDC is a non-profit corporation that focuses on the balanced development of the City of Shelton. The SEDC acts as a catalyst for growth, providing direct links to local government and business leaders, coordinating between city and civic organizations, and offering a professional staff with experience in economic development, real estate, construction, finance and government.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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