City profile
Shelton, WA
Mason County · Population 10,612
Shelton is a town in Mason County, WA with about 10,612 residents and a typical home value near $346,000. It is 32 miles from Tacoma, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
155
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$345,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,120
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
103
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 85/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
41 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
10,612
Black population
0.3%
County
Mason County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 10,612 residents
- Typical home value about $346,000
- 32 miles from Tacoma, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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