Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Three Bridges Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Focaccia's Cafe & Catery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Sterling Opera House
Theatre Arts
Osborne Homestead Museum
Museum
Seymour Cinemas 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (22) F
The Pub on Howe
Bar
Dew Drop Inn
Bar
Bad Sons Brewery Taproom
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Derby Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ansonia Discount Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Kindred Spirits & Wine
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Heav'nly Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cork & Keg Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
North Main Package Store
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wells Hollow Creamery
Sweets
Spotted Horse Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Peachwave
Sweets
The Wine Emporium
Alcohol
SuperSandwich.com
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Richard O. Belden Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Edge Fitness Club
Gym
Tailor Made Fitness
Gym
iLoveKickboxing
Gym
Shelton Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Shelton Crossfit & Athletic
Gym
Groceries (6) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
McConney's Farm
Bakery
Adams Hometown Market
Grocery Store
The Common Bond Market
Grocery Store
Royal Bakery
Bakery
Parks (28) A+
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
O'Sullivan's Island Recreation Park
Park
Derby Greenway
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Coon Hollow Park
Park
East Derby Green
Park
Ansonia Riverwalk Park
Park
Witek Park
Park
Pine Lot Fields
Park
Bradley Field Recreation Complex
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Nelligan Park
Park
Old High School Playground
Playground
Warsaw Park
Park
Linnett Park
Park
Nolan Field
Park
Tall Farm Open Space
Park
Pine Rock Park
Park
Huntington Green
Park
Abe Stone Park
Park
Gary Park
Park
Pine Rock Parks
Park
Far Mill River Park
Park
Pine Rock Parks
Park
Pearl Bach Open Space
Park
Shops (37) D-
Evolve Computer
Electronics
Bomba Salon
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar Forever
Discount Store
Patrick Nails
Beauty
CosmoProf
Beauty
Diamond Cutz
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Marks of Design
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bob's Stores
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Walmart
Department Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Cellular Sales Verizon Authorized Retailer
Electronics
Scooter's Deli Mart
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Panache Hair Design
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Shelton.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Derby-Shelton
Transit Station
Spring Street & Maple Avenue (Stop # 6148)
Bus Stop
Ansonia
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Shelton is 129/100 - which is 9% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Shelton crime rates are 655 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
603 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
52 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Shelton is $98,873 - which is 38% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$98,873 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Shelton Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Derby Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Storm Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Derby Fire Department Paugassett Hook and Ladder 4
Fire Station
Shelton Fire Chief's Office
Fire Station
Griffin Hospital - Adult Day & Evening Partial Hospitalization Program
Clinic
Griffin Hospital - Outpatient Psychiatric Services
Clinic
Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
Doctor
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center
Doctor
Comprehensive Pain & Headache Treatment Center
Doctor
Cardiology Associates of Derby PC
Doctor
Geriatric Assessment Center
Clinic
Pulmonary Specialties PC
Doctor
Digestive Disorders Center
Doctor
The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
Griffin Hospital
Hospital
Griffin Faculty Physicians - Bariatric Surgery
Doctor
Griffin Faculty Physicians - Urology
Doctor
Family Health Care Center
Doctor
Griffin Surgical Specialists
Doctor
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Shelton home prices are $345,200 - which is 28% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$345,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A-

The Shelton graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (8) F
Perry Hill Elementary School
St Mary & St Michael School
Irving School
Derby Middle School
Bradley School
Sunnyside School
Prendergast School
Elizabeth Shelton School
Life Skills
Long Hill School
Assumption School
Mead School
The Foundation School Orange
Turkey Hill School
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
High Schools (1) F
Derby High School
Shelton High School
Ansonia High School
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School
The Foundation School Orange
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ratings B

Shelton has an overall rating of 73% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Shelton Area Facts

  • Shelton has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shelton crime rates are 62% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Shelton is 9% higher than the Connecticut average

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Sheldon, CT - The Best Of Suburban Living 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) All in all, Shelton, CT, isn't that bad of a place to live. It is a town with a population of around 40,000, and like any town of that size it will have its ups and downs. I lived here for several years just after I graduated college. As far as attractions go, this town is fairly ...Read More decent for its size. The tourism mostly focuses on agricultural, with many individuals enjoying the tree farms, and the pumpkin and berry picking.

There is a decent sense of community in this little town as well. There are several playgrounds, opportunities for water activities with the nearby Housatonic River, and quite a few opportunities for extracurricular activities for the older children as well. All at all, it is definitely a great place to raise a family.

They also have a decent amount of restaurants, shopping, and even a small amount of nightlife (although somewhat limited). There are restaurants with a variety of different styles and cuisine, and the many downtown business is allow for a great amount of shopping. Like I said, the nightlife is a bit limited, but they do have Wednesday night concerts at the park. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shelton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Park
      O'Sullivan's Island Recreation Park
      Derby Greenway
      Riverview Park
      Coon Hollow Park
      East Derby Green
      Ansonia Riverwalk Park
      Witek Park

      Entertainment

      Sterling Opera House
      Osborne Homestead Museum
      Seymour Cinemas 12

      Food & Drink

      The Pub on Howe
      Dew Drop Inn
      Bad Sons Brewery Taproom
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Derby Discount Liquors
      Taco Bell
      Ansonia Discount Wine & Liquor
      Kindred Spirits & Wine

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shelton? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Shelton.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shelton? The cost of living in Shelton is 129/100 - which is 9% higher than Connecticut.
      Shelton
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shelton? Shelton crime rates are 655, which are 62% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      655 per 100k people

      71% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 153

      71% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shelton? The median income in Shelton is $98,873 which is 38% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $98,87379% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,13665% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shelton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Family Health Care Center
      Griffin Faculty Physicians

      A+ Housing

      What are Shelton home prices? Shelton home prices are $345,200 - which is 28% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $345,20087% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,37545% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Shelton have good schools? The Shelton graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Shelton a good place to live? Shelton has an overall rating of 73% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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