How long do people stay in their homes in Shelton, CT?
22.9% (±2.6 points) of households in Shelton, CT moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.9% (±2.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 24.3%
When households in Shelton moved in
| Moved in | Shelton | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.4% (±2.5 points) | 16.1% | 17.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 35.9% (±3.0 points) | 39.5% | 37.7% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.8% (±2.6 points) | 18.0% | 17.4% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 13.6% (±1.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Shelton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (19.5%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (21.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Shelton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | — | 22.9% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Derby | 3.3 mi | 18.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oronoque | 3.5 mi | 17.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Daniels Farm | 4.2 mi | 12.7% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Trumbull | 4.4 mi | 17.3% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Ansonia | 4.5 mi | 18.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Village | 4.6 mi | 10.2% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Trumbull Center | 4.9 mi | 22.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 5.0 mi | 11.2% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Daniels Farm, CT (12.7%), Trumbull, CT (17.3%), East Village, CT (10.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naugatuck | 24.2% (±4.0 points) |
| 2 | Shelton | 22.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Bristol | 22.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 4 | Waterbury | 20.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 | Bethlehem | 20.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 6 | Beacon Falls | 19.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Southbury | 19.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Middlebury | 19.3% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shelton
How often do people move in Shelton?
22.9% of households in Shelton, CT moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Shelton have?
24.3% of households in Shelton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Shelton town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:68170, in state:09 county:140).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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