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Shelton, CT vs Groton, CT

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Are people in Groton older or younger than people in Shelton?
- The Median Age in Groton is 13.7 years younger than in Shelton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Groton or Shelton?
- Groton housing costs are 20.9% less expensive than Shelton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Groton or Shelton?
- The average commute for residents of Groton is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelton.

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.

Things to do in Groton?
Groton, Connecticut sits within New London county featuring numerous attractions such as the U.S. Naval Submarine Base or Bluff Point State Park combined with stores like The Pavilions at Baltic Place shopping center and multiple dining spots including Golden Caesar Chinese Restuarant

 Shelton, CTGroton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,686329,725,481
 Median Income$103,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$444,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.14  Unlock26.38
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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