Comparing Shelton and Monroe
| Shelton Read the guide | Monroe Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $540,500 | $630,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +1% | +3.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $288 | $280 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 436 | 207 |
| Median days on market | 17 | 26 |
| Homes for sale now | 80 | 46 |
| Months of supply | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,960 sq ft · built 1983 | 3 bd · 2,230 sq ft · built 1982 |
| Home types | 65% single-family · 31% condo · 3% multi-family | 83% single-family · 17% condo |
| Population | 42,805 | 19,269 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 30.6 | 26.1 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 15.51 | 29.88 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$5,900/yr | ~$13,200/yr |
| Public schools | 8 | 5 |
| Parks and preserves | 53 | 36 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.