Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Steph's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Nita's Koffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee @ the Book Store
Coffee Shop
Riverside Espresso
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Redneck Coffee Shack
Coffee Shop
Jumpers
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Shelton Cinemas
Cinema
Mason County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Highclimber Stadium
Stadium
Mason County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) F
Subway
Fast Food
Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Doos Donuts
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Town Pub & Deli
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bob's Tavern
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
La Güera
Fast Food
Log Cabin Tavern
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Mason County Senior Activites Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) B
Rivera's Shellfish and Meats
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Jalisco Tortilla Factory
Bakery
Discount Grocery
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Loop Field
Park
Shelton Creek Green Zone Park
Park
Olympic Title Park
Park
Callanan Park
Park
6th Ave Park
Park
Clock Tower Park
Park
Brewer Park
Park
Ravenna Park
Park
Post Office Park
Park
Tollie Park
Park
Shelton Dog Park
Park
Kneeland Park
Park
Art Johnson Park
Park
David Shelton's Pear Orchard
Park
Huff and Puff Park
Park
Jacobys Shorecrest County Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Shops (34) A+
Skipworth's Saw Shop
Home Improvement
Lily's Nails & Tanning
Beauty
Appliance Repair Plus
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ferguson Flowers & Gifts
Gift Shop
Friendly Nails
Beauty
Olympic Food Mart
Convenience Store
Lynch Creek Floral
Florist
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Northwest Clothing Co
Clothing
Mickey's Deli
Convenience Store
Hair Studio 103
Hairdresser
Leann's Natural Nails
Beauty
2nd Street Design Studio
Hairdresser
Coffee @ the Book Store
Books
Jo's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Studio 125 Salon
Hairdresser
Habitat for Humanity Store
Home Improvement
Cutter's Edge
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cut Rate Auto Parts
Home Improvement
Annie's Quilt Shop
Fabric
T-Mobile
Electronics
Desert Sun Tanning Salon
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Shelton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Shelton is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Shelton crime rates are 3,990 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,396 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
594 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Shelton is $46,481 - which is 26% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$46,481 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shelton Dental Center
Dentist
Dove Sleep Center
Clinic
Steven H. Bowers, DDS
Dentist
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Neil's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mason General Hospital
Hospital
Perlot Orthodontics
Dentist
Mason County Sheriff's Office
Police
New Smile Denture Clinic
Dentist
Central Mason Fire and EMS
Fire Station
Shelton Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mason County No. 4 Fire District Station 6
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Shelton home prices are $184,100 - which is 32% lower than Washington
Home Price
$184,100 B
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D+

The Shelton graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (12) D-
Evergreen Elementary School
Choice Alternative School
Mountain View Elementary
Olympic Middle School
Bordeaux Elementary School
Shelton Valley Christian School
Mason County Christian School
Southside Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
Choice Alternative School
Mason County Detention Center
Shelton Open Doors
Oakland Bay Junior High School
Shelton High School
Mason County Christian School
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ratings C

Shelton has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shelton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Loop Field
      Shelton Creek Green Zone Park
      Olympic Title Park
      Callanan Park
      6th Ave Park
      Clock Tower Park
      Brewer Park
      Ravenna Park

      Entertainment

      Shelton Cinemas
      Mason County Historical Society Museum
      Highclimber Stadium
      Mason County Fairgrounds

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Liquor & Wine
      Doos Donuts
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Town Pub & Deli
      Domino's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shelton? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Shelton.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shelton? The cost of living in Shelton is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Washington.
      Shelton
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shelton? Shelton crime rates are 3,990, which are 7% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,990 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shelton? The median income in Shelton is $46,481 which is 26% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $46,48116% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,65231% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shelton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mason General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shelton Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Neil's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Shelton home prices? Shelton home prices are $184,100 - which is 32% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $184,100equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0379% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Shelton have good schools? The Shelton graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Shelton a good place to live? Shelton has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      6 total surveys

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