Shelton, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$261 Avg asking sale price
$1,045 Avg asking lease rate
31,808 SF Avg unit lease size
21,005 SF Avg building size for sale
7.54% Average cap rate

Shelton's Demographic Profile

Shelton has 16,581 households and a median income of $107,573, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 41,719
# Households 16,581
Median age 46
Median household income $107,573
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,951
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Shelton $266 22,433 SF 7.97%
Monroe $126 6,894 SF 8.47%
Orange $146 28,820 SF 7.09%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Shelton $462 9,006 SF
Derby $250 61,900 SF
Ansonia $136 62,240 SF
Trumbull $412 5,906 SF
Monroe $396 7,971 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Stratford $201 75,425 SF 7.79%
Oxford $190 208,467 SF 6.00%
Beacon Falls $190 208,467 SF 6.00%
West Haven $244 4,083 SF 8.30%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Shelton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Derby Ave Portfolio

Derby, CT

  • $450,000
For Sale

2 Ivy Brook Rd

Shelton, CT 06484

  • 40,000 SF Office Building
  • 7.09% Cap Rate
  • $7,900,000
For Sale

112 Huntington St

Shelton, CT 06484

  • 2,785 SF Office Building
  • $849,000
For Sale

Trader Joe's

Shelton, CT 06484

  • 13,800 SF Retail Building
  • 4.75% Cap Rate
  • $8,211,958
For Sale

The Goddard School

Shelton, CT 06484

  • 10,413 SF Retail Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $4,486,778
For Sale

5 Main St

Derby, CT 06418

  • 3,107 SF Retail Building
  • $770,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Shelton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Shelton $261 21,005 SF
Derby $147 24,842 SF
Ansonia $155 35,099 SF
Seymour $191 144,161 SF
Trumbull $208 16,198 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Shelton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Shelton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Derby 12,347 5,376 42 $63,426 2 2,283 -1%
Ansonia 18,271 7,281 40 $64,404 3 3,219 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Shelton, CT and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Shelton

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Is Shelton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Shelton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Shelton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Shelton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Shelton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Shelton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Shelton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Shelton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Shelton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Shelton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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