Shelton, WA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Shelton, Washington Summary

Life in Shelton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Shelton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shelton:

  • The population in Shelton is 10,484.

  • The median home value in Shelton is $406,252.

  • The median income in Shelton is $57,907.

  • The cost of living in Shelton is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Shelton is $1,241.

  • The unemployment rate in Shelton is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Shelton is 26.5%.

  • The average high in Shelton is 60.3° and the average low is 42.0°.

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Shelton SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
6
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Shelton, WA Crime Report

Crime in Shelton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelton. Key points include:

  • There were 443 total crimes in Shelton in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 3,990.3 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 594.5 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 3,395.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Shelton is 71.68% above the national average.

443
Total Crimes
71.68%
Above National Average

Crime In Shelton Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Shelton
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 443 3,990.3 3,026.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 66 594.5 293.7 369.8
Murder 2 18.0 3.9 6.3
Robbery 14 126.1 67.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 32 288.2 187.6 268.2
Property Crime 377 3,395.8 2,732.4 1,954.4
Burglary 72 648.5 522.1 269.8
Larceny 249 2,242.8 1,854.2 1,401.9
Car Theft 56 504.4 356.1 282.7

Shelton, WA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Shelton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shelton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Shelton is 101 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Shelton is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Shelton is $406,252.

  • The median income in Shelton is $57,907.

101
Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Shelton Comparison Table

Living Expense Shelton Washington National Average
Overall 101 115 100
Services 111 112 100
Groceries 111 109 100
Health 124 119 100
Housing 86 129 100
Transportation 119 116 100
Utilities 93 90 100

Shelton, WA Weather

  • The average high in Shelton is 60.3° and the average low is 42.0°.

  • There are 119.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 62.3 inches of precipitation each year with 5.7 inches of snow.

StatShelton
Average Annual High60.3
Average Annual Low42.0
Annual Precipitation Days119.2
Average Annual Precipitation62.3
Average Annual Snowfall5.7
60.3°
Average High
119.2°
Days of Rain

Shelton, WA Photos

Mason County Courthouse  Shelton Washington
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1 Reviews & Comments About Shelton

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-06 16:28:27.359612

Like many lower income small cities around the US. Families doing their best to get on. Crime is present for sure. Not much imagination on the part of local officials who could be taking advantage of the spectacular setting of the town. The water and the Olympic Mountains!

Homeless are almost non-existant even at the bus station. Way better experience that Seattle or Olympia and nowhere near as rough as Burien or Tacoma!

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Shelton Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Shelton

The current population in Shelton is 10,484. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,484 4.9%
2021 9,996 1.2%
2020 9,882 0.5%
2019 9,832 0.2%
2018 9,810 0.1%
2017 9,798 -0.3%
2016 9,830 0.2%
2015 9,814 0.2%
2014 9,794 1.0%
2013 9,699 -

Race / Ethnicity in Shelton

White
63.9% (6,702)
African American
0.7% (78)
American Indian
0.6% (65)
Asian
1.0% (102)
Hawaiian
1.6% (170)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.5% (686)
Hispanic
25.6% (2,681)

Shelton is:

  • 63.9% White with 6,702 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 78 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 102 Asian residents.

  • 1.6% Hawaiian with 170 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.5% Two Or More with 686 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.6% Hispanic with 2,681 Hispanic residents.

Race Shelton WA USA
White 63.9% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.6% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.5% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.6% 13.5% 18.7%

Gender in Shelton

Female
52.1% (5,459)
Male
47.9% (5,024)
  • Shelton is 52.1% female with 5,459 female residents.

  • Shelton is 47.9% male with 5,024 male residents.

Gender Shelton WA USA
Female 52.1% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 47.9% 50.4% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shelton for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Shelton completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Shelton completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Shelton completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Shelton completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Shelton completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Shelton completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Shelton completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Shelton completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Shelton completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (943)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (733)
High School / GED
31.0% (3,250)
Some College
24.0% (2,516)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,048)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (1,467)
Master's Degree
5.0% (524)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Shelton WA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Shelton, Washington

  • 6.8% of households in Shelton earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.0% of households in Shelton earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Shelton earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Shelton earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Shelton earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Shelton earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Shelton earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Shelton earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Shelton earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.6% of households in Shelton earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (71,791)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (73,609)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (96,327)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (108,444)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (112,382)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (180,842)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (108,747)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (221,433)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (57,857)
$200,000 or more
1.6% (16,963)
Income Shelton WA USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 15.4% 11.4%

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