The City of Shelton is located on the Housatonic River at the northern tip of Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut.

Shelton, Connecticut is the perfect blend of a fertile business environment and a pleasant residential community. Known for its civic pride anddedication to innovative development, Shelton combines a thriving business community, the scenic splendor of New England and a focused vision of the future to create a vital, balanced community.

Shelton is one of the fastest growing communities in Connecticut, it is a model for balanced economic growth and stable taxes. With forward looking leadership and true community spirit, Shelton is a special place — a caring community of hardworking, innovative people who share the same dedication and values.

Shelton offers its residents a large network of parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, plus a diverse offering of cultural and athletic activities, to help enrich the lives of its residents. We need look no farther than our own community to satisfy our leisure-time needs.  A variety of athletic programs are available for both children and adults. Our modern library system offers a valuable source of information, entertainment and culture. A Senior Citizens Center provides a meeting place, with special activities and events, for our older residents. In addition, many citywide events are held annually to help build a sense of pride and community.

As a growing community populated by many young families, Shelton strives to provide a rich, stimulating learning environment for students at all levels. The major goal of our educational system is to impart knowledge by offering varied instructional strategies, and introducing new teaching initiatives which will equip students to pursue further self-education in a responsible manner throughout their adult life. To this end, the Board of Education employs administrators and teachers who are highly competent, creative, and willing to grow as the needs of our community change. Shelton’s abundance of educational resources and strong community spirit make this city a wonderful environment in which to live, work, and learn.

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Housing Cost

Shelton combines open forest space, farmland and commercial/industrial activity with affordable housing. Whether you enjoy neighborhood life in a friendly New England town or the suburban setting of an attractive, wooded, residential area, Shelton offers the best of both. Throughout the city a wide variety of homes are available — from rural residential areas with colonial and cape cod style homes to modern condominiums. The historic Huntington area features a village green and several 18th century houses. The White Hills, Long Hill and Pine Rock sections feature large lots and modern single-family homes.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $357,700

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 40,142. Shelton covers 30.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 130 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 06484

Weather

Shelton, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Shelton is 49.55 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.45 Inches.

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