Living in Shelton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shelton · Census data 2020–2024
Shelton has 10,612 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $69,598 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $345,700, the median rent is $1,365/month.
Shelton at a glance
- Population
- 10,612
- Median age
- 32.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,598State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $345,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,365/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Shelton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shelton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shelton the median home value is $345,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,812 a month in housing costs.
Shelton median household income
The median household income in Shelton is $69,598 and the income per person is $28,515. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Shelton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,856
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.91
Shelton demographics
- Population
- 10,612
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 3,515
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shelton ›
Education in Shelton
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Shelton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shelton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Shelton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | 10,612 | $69,598 | $345,700 | $1,365 |
| Skokomish | 560 | $58,958 | $180,800 | $1,000 |
| Hoodsport | 216 | $121,250 | $402,900 | — |
| Herron Island | 119 | $86,429 | $492,900 | — |
| McCleary | 2,094 | $77,813 | $351,700 | $1,077 |
| Home | 1,665 | $64,884 | $403,500 | — |
| Longbranch | 4,638 | $95,768 | $396,000 | $1,750 |
| Olympia | 55,951 | $81,302 | $486,200 | $1,599 |
| Allyn | 2,404 | $97,716 | $545,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Shelton, WA?
The median household income in Shelton is $69,598, 29% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shelton?
The median home value in Shelton is $345,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Shelton?
The median gross rent in Shelton is $1,365 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Shelton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Shelton?
The median age in Shelton is 32.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Shelton?
The average commute to work in Shelton is 25 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shelton?
The unemployment rate in Shelton is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shelton?
18.1% of adults in Shelton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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