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East Longmeadow, MA vs Shelton, CT

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Are people in Shelton older or younger than people in East Longmeadow?
- The Median Age in Shelton is 4.9 years older than in East Longmeadow.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelton or East Longmeadow?
- Shelton housing costs are 32.1% more expensive than East Longmeadow housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelton or East Longmeadow?
- The average commute for residents of Shelton is 3.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Longmeadow.

Things to do in East Longmeadow?
East Longmeadow is an independent town in western Massachusetts known for its close proximity to Six Flags New England offering roller coasters and waterparks ideal for adventurous visitors plus nearby nature reserves showcasing spectacular lookouts over diverse wildlife habitats allowing visitors to explore the region´s natural beauty.

Things to do in Shelton?
Shelton, Connecticut sits within Fairfield county featuring numerous attractions such as Boothe Memorial Park or Indian Well State Park combined with stores like Shelton Lakes Plaza Mall and local food spots like Costa del Sol Restaurant.

 East Longmeadow, MAShelton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,944329,725,481
 Median Income$95,248  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$336,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Longmeadow    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I call it land of The Walking Dead. Move out there man hair will either fall out or go gray. I called East Long bald Meadow it’s like living in a ball convention area.  More

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Reviews for Shelton    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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

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Over 13 years ago

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  More

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