Here's what it costs to live in Shelton, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, while the typical home is valued around $452,600. Households earn a median of $108,185 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$108,185
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,741
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$452,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,246
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,445
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,788
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,210
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,889
Latest estimate
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,728
Per month
Avg Home Value
$440,600
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.3
fair
Hospitals
42
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.6%
What is the cost of living index for Shelton?
The cost of living index for Shelton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Shelton?
The median gross rent in Shelton is $1,741 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Shelton?
The median household income in Shelton is $108,185 per year.
What is the median home value in Shelton?
The median home value in Shelton is $452,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Shelton?
Air quality data for Shelton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Shelton?
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
