City profile
Shelton, CT
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · Population 41,889
Shelton is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT with about 41,889 residents and a typical home value near $453,000. It is 11 miles from New Haven, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$452,600
Typical monthly housing
$3,130
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
129
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.78%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.35%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Hurricane, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
50 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
41,889
Black population
7.1%
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 41,889 residents
- Typical home value about $453,000
- 11 miles from New Haven, CT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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