Neighborhood report

Shelton, CT

Founded 1789Naugatuck Valley Planning RegionElev. 19 m

Population

41,402

Median home

$435,700

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Shelton

Shelton is home to roughly 41,402 residents. Shelton was founded in 1789 and sits in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The median age is 43.9 and the median household income is $114,739. Homes carry a median value of $435,700, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.4%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

41,402

Median age

43.9

Median household income

$114,739

Per-capita income

$55,824

Poverty rate

5.6%

High-school grad or higher

94%

Bachelor's degree or higher

43.5%

Unemployment

5.2%

Avg. commute

28.8 min

Work from home

13.8%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White69.4%

Hispanic or Latino11.9%

Black5.8%

Asian8.6%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts52.9%

Sales & office17.3%

Service14%

Production, transportation & material moving9%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$435,700

Median gross rent

$1,661/mo

Owner-occupied

75.9%

Median year built

1977

Households

15,741

Avg. household size

2.6

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Shelton has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading66%

Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Shelton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8

Perry Hill Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6

Booth Hill SchoolElementary

Elizabeth Shelton SchoolElementary

Long Hill SchoolElementary

Mohegan SchoolElementary

Sunnyside SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% below national

Shelton52

Connecticut154

United States386

↓ 7% lower than 2019

2019–2023

property crime69% below national

Shelton606

Connecticut1,580

United States1,952

↓ 19% lower than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Shelton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Shelton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Shelton's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Context

Neighborhood info

Shelton was founded in 1789 and sits in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. Elevation ~19 m.

Map of Shelton

Shelton, CT

Where Shelton is

Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Commodore Hull School Plumb Memorial Library

Notable people from Shelton

Peter Leo Gerety Helen Barnes James A. Fitzpatrick Harvey B. Hurd Henry Curtis Beardslee Willard Livingstone Beard Black-Eyed Susan John Beardsley Sean Desai Jason Perillo

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Nearby cities

Derby (3 mi)Ansonia (5 mi)Milford (7 mi)Bridgeport (9 mi)West Haven (9 mi)Woodmont (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Shelton, CT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Shelton, Connecticut.

Joseph M Martinka, 56

Shelton · Fairfield County · 06484

AKA Joseph Martinka, Joseph M Matrinka

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Mathew Garret Miller, 30

Shelton · Naugatuck Valley County · 06484

AKA Matthew G Miller, Matthew Garret Miller

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Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Shelton — frequently asked

What is the population of Shelton, Connecticut?

Shelton has a population of about 41,402, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Shelton?

The median home value in Shelton is $435,700, and the median gross rent is $1,661/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Shelton safe? What is the crime rate?

Shelton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 52 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

How many schools are in Shelton?

Shelton has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Shelton?

Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Shelton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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