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Shelton
City in Connecticut, United States
Overview
Shelton, Connecticut is a small riverside city blending historic charm and suburban comforts. Its scenic parks, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods make it popular for families and those seeking a quieter pace within the Greater New Haven region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Connecticut
Population
10,371
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.32°, -73.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,010
Local Cost
$2,050
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1208 mm
Internet Speed
378 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
293.0
Airport
BDR
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 150 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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