Shelton

Stats

• Population approximately 40,000 residents
• Founded in 1789
• Land area is 32 square miles
• Neighborhoods include Huntington, Trap Falls, Shelton Center, White Hills and Long Hill, among others
• Shelton is bordered by Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, Seymour, Derby, Orange and Milford

About The Town

• Favorite spots include Jones Family Farm and Winery, Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Wells Hollow Creamery
• Downtown Shelton is celebrated for its wide assortment of restaurants and shopping. Between the restaurants and the shopping, downtown Shelton is a popular destination for residents to walk around, meet with friends, and feel part of the community
• The Sports Center is a great place to take friends and little ones, and offers mini golf, ice skating, laser tag, bowling, batting cages and other indoor/outdoor activities
• A third of the town is bordered by the Housatonic River, to the north and east
• There are many shops and restaurants on Bridgeport Ave, a huge shopping center spanning almost two miles
• The Huntington Green is another smaller shopping plaza
• For those that love the outdoors, the Housatonic River and Trap Falls Reservoir provide scenic views as well as a network of hiking trails. In addition, from smaller dog parks to vast state parks, and even the local golf club, there is no shortage of open space in town. Indian Well State Park is a great place to hike along the Housatonic River
• The town was founded by English settlers in 1639, and is rich with Colonial history. Its well-known Huntington Center Historic District is home to multiple properties dating back to the early 1700’s

Living in Shelton

• 5 Elementary Schools
• 1 Intermediate School
• 1 Middle School
• 1 High School
• Median sale price for single family home (as of January 2025) is $535,000