At a Glance
Median Income
$60,589
$25,686 per capita
Home Value
$296,100
Zillow: $416,904
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
508/100K
5,589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shelton residents earn a median household income of $60,589 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,686. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelton is $296,100 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,904. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Shelton reports 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,589/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Shelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population10,619
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,641/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,589
Per Capita$25,686
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$2,458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B+
Home Value$296,100
Rent$1,298
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$416,904
Housing Units3,699
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property5,589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault268/100K
Burglary633/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain67.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation198 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Shelton was founded in 1889.
The median home in Shelton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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