Shelton, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
10,619 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,589 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$296,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,050 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mason County
3
Shelton Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mason County
5
Shelton Urban Area
5
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 1 40
Feb 7 1 42
Mar 7 0 45
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 51
Nov 11 0 44
Dec 10 1 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Choice Middle and High School
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Evergreen Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 1star
Olympic Middle School
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
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Colleges

The Evergreen State College
12 miles, S · 1.4star
Saint Martin's University
18 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Capital Medical Center
14 miles, S · 4.1star
Providence St Peter Hospital
17 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
112 miles, NE · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
115 miles, S · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
200 miles, SE · 1star
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