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Shelton, CT

Population: 40,979

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Key findings

Shelton has a Livability Score of 76_/100, which is considered exceptional
Shelton crime rates are 46% lower than the Connecticut average
Cost of living in Shelton is 7% higher than the Connecticut average
Shelton real estate prices are 26% higher than the Connecticut average
Rental prices in Shelton are 9% higher than the Connecticut average

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43%Family friendly 14%Public transit is accessible 14%Walkable to grocery stores 71%Yards are well-kept 57%Lots of parks 29%Walkable to restaurants 86%Friendly neighbors 57%Safe at night 43%Pet friendly 43%Streets have sidewalks 100%A quiet area 71%Sense of community

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Shelton Demographics

Population40,979 Median Age46.7 Have Kids (under 18)37%

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Top Rated Schools in Shelton

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Pre-Kindergarten	PK - PK	n/a	n/a
Life Skills	1 - 4	n/a	n/a
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy	PK - 8	175	n/a
Sunnyside School	PK - 4	221	n/a
Mohegan School	PK - 4	295	n/a
Booth Hill School	PK - 4	325	n/a
Long Hill School	PK - 4	372	n/a
Elementary School	PK - 4	467	n/a

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Attractions6/10

Community8/10

Nightlife6/10

Dining6/10

Shopping8/10

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 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.

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Source: The Shelton, CT data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).