Comparing Shelton and Orange
| Shelton Read the guide | Orange Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | New Haven County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $540,500 | $648,500 |
| Price vs a year ago | +1% | +12.2% |
| Price per sq ft | $288 | $280 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 101% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 436 | 116 |
| Median days on market | 17 | 19 |
| Homes for sale now | 80 | 18 |
| Months of supply | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,960 sq ft · built 1983 | 3 bd · 2,270 sq ft · built 1962 |
| Home types | 65% single-family · 31% condo · 3% multi-family | 92% single-family · 7% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 42,805 | 14,431 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 30.6 | 17.2 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 15.51 | 27.40 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$5,900/yr | ~$12,400/yr |
| Public schools | 8 | 5 |
| Parks and preserves | 53 | 16 |
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.