Shelton, CT Reviews


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Shelton, CT is a charming city located in the state of Connecticut. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant history. Among its attractions are the Shelton Historical Society Museum, Indian Well State Park, and Echo Valley Farm. Visitors to Shelton can take a stroll through historic downtown or explore the nearby Housatonic River. The town also offers great shopping opportunities and delicious local eateries. Whether you want to spend a day outdoors enjoying nature or visit an interesting museum, there’s something for everyone in Shelton.
Reviews of Shelton, CT are overwhelmingly positive from both visitors and locals alike. People praise the city’s picturesque scenery and strong sense of community spirit. They love all that Shelton has to offer—from its natural beauty to its cultural attractions—and most people tend to agree that it’s an underrated destination worth visiting. Visitors rave about how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to explore the surrounding area with plenty of outdoor activities available year-round. Many people comment on the excellent restaurants found in town as well as the welcoming atmosphere they find when visiting here.

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low taxes - 3/2/2021
I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not Read More

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Shelton, CT best place to live - 11/25/2018
I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's. Read More

I'm staying put - 1/12/2012
I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is it they say about the grass on the other side of the fence? If you look at the stats you will see it's expensive here. Especially housing. But those prices have been falling,like every where. But they are still high relative to the most of the country.Utilities(electricity rates) have fallen about 20% in the past two years so that's good.Food is pretty much the same nationally.The biggest factor in Connecticut,and most of the northeast is taxes and that is only because elected officials betrayed the people and bought there way back into office with generous(outrageous) salaries and benefits for public employees.Shelton remains the lowest taxed city in the county thanks to an effective town movement and mayor.Crime rates are very low because we are fortunate to have well educated police and supervision is vigilant in Read More

Low taxes are not enough. - 6/16/2006
Sure, the taxes in Shelton are very low compared to the rest of Fairfield County, but that isn't enough. Property Values are climbing faster than wage increases. Overdevelopment is quickly becoming an issues. What was once protected wetlands is quickly becoming strip malls and town houses. The deciding factor for me though is the weather. I, for one, shudder at the thought of one more New England winter, get me outta Read More

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