Shelton, CT vs Suwanee, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Shelton
71.3
#1003 nationally
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Shelton leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.5). Shelton leads in median household income ($112,366 vs $100,780). Shelton leads in average commute (29 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelton, CT | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1003) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 42,144 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,177 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $112,366 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Shelton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Shelton, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,177
Population
42,144
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Northeast
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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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