At a Glance
Median Income
$75,781
$32,617 per capita
Home Value
$137,100
Zillow: $247,879
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.6% smoking rate
How Shelton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shelton residents earn a median household income of $75,781 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,617. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,982 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelton is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,879. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
15.6% of adults in Shelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,354
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,410/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,781
Per Capita$32,617
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$5,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,100
Rent$1,057
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$247,879
Housing Units515
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,018 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.