The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06484 sells for about $599,900, or $268 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.19% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,741 a month.
ZIP 06484 — Shelton
The Shelton housing market shows resilience with a significant year-over-year increase in median sale prices. High demand and limited inventory continue to drive competitive conditions for buyers in the 06484 ZIP code.
Shelton is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and accessibility to major Connecticut employment corridors.
Median prices moved up 13.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06484, Fairfield County, CT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Shelton public schools are generally well-regarded, with the district serving the community through a structured K-12 system.
Shelton serves as a significant corporate hub in the Naugatuck Valley, hosting numerous headquarters and office parks that drive local economic momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Shelton offers convenient access to the Merritt Parkway and Route 8, facilitating commutes to major employment centers in Bridgeport, Stamford, and New Haven.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Shelton Lakes Recreation Path, various city parks, and proximity to the Housatonic River for water-based activities.
The rental market in Shelton is characterized by steady demand, supported by its central location and proximity to regional employment hubs.
Shelton's economy is anchored by a diverse mix of corporate headquarters, professional services, and light industrial sectors, benefiting from its strategic location in the Naugatuck Valley.
The city is served by major highway corridors including Route 8 and the Merritt Parkway, providing essential connectivity to the broader Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan area.
Development in Shelton remains focused on mixed-use projects and the continued revitalization of its commercial and office corridors.
Parcels in Shelton are subject to municipal property taxes and are served by the Shelton Public Schools district.
Data sourced from Census Bureau and local market reports.
A popular multi-use trail system offering extensive hiking and biking opportunities.
Provides scenic views and recreational access for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.