Shelton

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Shelton, WA

Area Guide

Delight in natural beauty and small-town charm

Coastal Suburban Historic Growing Charming Active Scenic Quaint Affordable

Cradled on the shores of Oakland Bay between Capitol State Forest and Olympic National Forest, Shelton is renowned for its natural beauty and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Shelton residents enjoy a bevy of activities such as hiking, golfing, clam-digging, fishing, hunting, and boating. Sanderson Field also offers Shelton residents the chance to go skydiving.

Shelton boasts a small-town atmosphere within a 30-minute drive of Olympia. A host of regular events foster a sense of community in Shelton, including the Oyster Fest, Mason County Forest Festival, and First Fridays. Downtown Shelton is brimming with quaint shops, restaurants, and businesses in historic buildings. Convenient access to Route 3 and U.S. 101 makes getting around from Shelton simple.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Shelton, WA is $701 for a studio, $916 for one bedroom, $1,147 for two bedrooms, and $1,014 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelton has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$916/month
445 Sq Ft
House
$2,446/month
1,279 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

195 Students

Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

346 Students

Bordeaux Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

504 Students

Pioneer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

Mountain View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

676 Students

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

195 Students

Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

346 Students

Pioneer Intermediate/Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

241 Students

Oakland Bay Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

616 Students

Shelton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,473 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.