How long is the commute from Shelton, WA?
Workers who live in Shelton, WA take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Shelton get to work
| Means of transportation | Shelton | Mason County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±5.7 points) | 70.9% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±5.1 points) | 11.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.3 points) | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 14.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Shelton, the average commute is lower than in Mason County (36.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shelton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mason County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mason County, Shelton ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 274 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shelton
| Vehicles available | Shelton | Mason County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±5.2 points) | 22.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±6.0 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±5.3 points) | 35.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Shelton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mason County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shelton
| Shelton | Mason County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 14.5% (±1.9 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±2.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.7 points) | 91.9% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shelton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mason County (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shelton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| McCleary | 14 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Grapeview | 15 mi | 48.6 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Home | 15 mi | 49.8 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Longbranch | 16 mi | 45.5 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Olympia | 16 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Allyn | 17 mi | 40.2 minutes (±10.5) | Higher |
| Key Center | 18 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Tumwater | 19 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olympia, WA (20.0 minutes), Tumwater, WA (21.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McCleary, WA (30.4 minutes), Grapeview, WA (48.6 minutes), Home, WA (49.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grapeview | 48.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Allyn | 40.2 minutes (±10.5) |
| 3 | Belfair | 30.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Shelton | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shelton
How long is the average commute in Shelton?
Workers who live in Shelton, WA take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shelton without a car?
9.6% of households in Shelton have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shelton?
9.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Shelton worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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