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Shelton, CT

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Suburban town delights in nature just outside of city life.

Commuter Riverside Suburban Family-Friendly

Situated ten miles west of New Haven on the banks of the Housatonic River is Shelton. With ample farms, parks, and forests, Shelton has all the amenities of a suburb while also maintaining a rural feel.

Shelton is home to a number of trails throughout many parks, offering a lush landscape and river views. Experience the great outdoors at Indian Well State Park, Birchbank Mountain, and Roosevelt Forest when you rent in Shelton. Golfers have their choice of Highland Golf Club of Shelton and Brownson Country Club to practice their game. Play a round of laser tag, mini golf, or arcade games at SportsCenter of Connecticut for a different kind of adventure.

Visit local farms like Wells Hollow Creamery, Jones Family Farm, and Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchard to taste their fresh products and get a feel for the rural life.

New York City isn’t too far away for a day trip whenever you want to experience the luxuries of city life. Convenient to Route 8, bus routes, a train station, and Tweed New Haven Airport, traveling from Shelton is a breeze.

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sunnyside School

Public

Grades K-4

236 Students

9
out of 10

Booth Hill School

Public

Grades K-4

316 Students

8
out of 10

Perry Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

689 Students

6
out of 10

Elizabeth Shelton School

Public

Grades K-4

402 Students

5
out of 10

Mohegan School

Public

Grades K-4

353 Students

5
out of 10

Intermediate School

Public

Grades 7-8

777 Students

5
out of 10

Shelton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,270 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eklund Native Species Garden
  • Shelton History Center
  • Riverview Park
  • Indian Well State Park
  • Kellogg Environmental Center

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.