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Shelton, WA vs Graham, WA

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Are people in Graham older or younger than people in Shelton?
- The Median Age in Graham is 3.5 years older than in Shelton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Graham or Shelton?
- Graham housing costs are 40.0% more expensive than Shelton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Graham or Shelton?
- The average commute for residents of Graham is 14.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Shelton.

Things to do in Shelton?
Shelton WA is located in Mason County Washington and was established in 1850s as an early pioneer settlement along the Cowlitz River Valley. It now has a population of over 9300 people across its 19 square mile area comprised mainly of forests with several lakes scattered throughout the landscape providing attractive scenery for those who love nature walks or hikes exploring the stunning views that surrounded this city.

Things to do in Graham?
Graham WA rests just south Tacoma famous primarily for its abundance of small farms hosting U-Pick events during summer months plus stunning views that attract cyclists who come here to bike around Mount Rainier National Park!

 Shelton, WAGraham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,727329,725,481
 Median Income$48,000  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$382,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lived here 13 years. Air smells like chemicals and gasses not to mention how terrible the pollen is. People are either terribly rude, your friends, or follow you home at  More

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Over 6 years ago

Shelton is a town stuck in the mud. Thats the best way to describe it. People like it that way from what I can tell. It's stuck in time between an old town appearance   More

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Below are the crime statistics on Shelton Wa compared to the national average. Several thing you can count on in Shelton is increase crime, homeless living everywhere  More

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Reviews for Graham    3 Reviews

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in nearby Puyallup & moved to Graham 14 years ago. It is a beautiful community only 30 minutes from the mountains and beautiful lakes. I have 3 children in  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in the Pierce County area in Washington state. It's the county that's underneath King County (where Seattle is). It's true that the Seattle and Puget Sound area  More

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