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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
$416,904 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
508
Violent Crime/100K
5,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,589 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$296,100 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
508 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$296,100
5% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,699
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$296,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$416,904
Median Sale Price
$374,437
Median List Price
$370,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.9%
Owner-Occupied
47.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,298/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,726/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
162 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
26.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $296,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,904 |
| Median Sale Price | $374,437 |
| Median List Price | $370,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $272 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,298 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,726 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 162 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.9% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $272 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,699 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |