Shelton, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Mason County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,619 Population 1,641/sq mi density
$60,589 Median Income $25,686 per capita
$296,100 Home Value $423,446 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
476 Violent Crime/100K 2,424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,589 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$296,100 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelton, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,589
19% below
$25,686 per capita
Home Value
$296,100
5% above
Zillow: $423,446
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
25% above
2,424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
105%
Rent
112%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
125%
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 5.3% (47% above 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 $423,446. 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 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,424/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population10,619
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,641/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,589
Per Capita$25,686
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$2,458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B+
Home Value$296,100
Rent$1,298
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$423,446
Housing Units3,699
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent476/100K
Property2,424/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,816/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain67.9 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
15.3% 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.