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Shelton, WA

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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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Shelton, WA is $694 for a studio, $907 for one bedroom, $1,137 for two bedrooms, and $1,005 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelton has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$907/month
445 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

7
out of 10

Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

346 Students

6
out of 10

Bordeaux Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

504 Students

4
out of 10

Pioneer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

4
out of 10

Mountain View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

676 Students

3
out of 10

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

195 Students

7
out of 10

Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

346 Students

6
out of 10

Pioneer Intermediate/Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

241 Students

5
out of 10

Oakland Bay Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

616 Students

2
out of 10

Shelton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,473 Students

3
out of 10

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