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Shelton, CT vs Shrewsbury, MA

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Are people in Shrewsbury older or younger than people in Shelton?
- The Median Age in Shrewsbury is 8.3 years younger than in Shelton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shrewsbury or Shelton?
- Shrewsbury housing costs are 32.6% more expensive than Shelton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shrewsbury or Shelton?
- The average commute for residents of Shrewsbury is 0.7 minutes longer 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 Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is found in Worcester county offering its citizens access to parks including Dean Park while also having shopping options at Solomon Pond Mall plus multiple restaurants including Olive Garden

 Shelton, CTShrewsbury, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,291329,725,481
 Median Income$103,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$444,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.14  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Shelton    4 Reviews
zach · Shelton, CT
low taxes
Over 5 years ago

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

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Jessie · Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT best place to live
Over 8 years ago

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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geo · Shelton, CT
I'm staying put
Over 14 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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Reviews for Shrewsbury    3 Reviews
Karen · Shrewsbury, MA
Voted one of the Top 15 Places to Live
Over 12 years ago

Having been a resident of Shrewsbury since 1978, I can attest to the findings. As a realtor sharing the views of other realtors, Shrewsbury, I can understand why  More

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Gary · Marlborough, MA
School System
Over 12 years ago

Great place to raise your  More

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Tina  · Shrewsbury, MA
Shrewsbury Life Style
Over 14 years ago

Shrewsbury resembles a Norman Rockwell painting in the winter months. a suburb of both Boston and downtown Worcester, 50 miles from Boston and 15 minutes from  More

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