Market Intelligence Report — WA-220

Shelton, WA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WA-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$550K
+5.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-1.4% YoY

Active Inventory

357
+11.2% YoY

Median DOM

59 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Shelton housing market is characterized as Cooling, reflecting a demand absorption rate that is lagging inventory. The pending ratio stands at 0.29, indicating that fewer than three transactions are moving to contract for every ten active listings, with year-over-year declines in this metric.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Shelton market right now.

Active listings have seen an 11.2% year-over-year increase, rising to 357 units, while new listings also grew by 9.5% over the past year. Concurrently, the median listing price advanced 5.2% year-over-year to $549,900. However, the pending ratio declined by 1.4% year-over-year, suggesting a deceleration in the pace of demand relative to available supply.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$550K+2.7% MoM

Active Inventory

357+11.2% YoY

Days on Market

59+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

32-1.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

32
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.29, the market exhibits sustained inventory pressure, necessitating greater price discipline from sellers. The relatively lower absorption rate suggests that properties may remain on the market for extended periods, affording purchasers more time for due diligence and negotiation on terms.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

357 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 92 per month.

Pricing Pressure
29.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Shelton, WA? Inventory is up 11% from last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
59 days
Inventory YoY
+11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Shelton, WA
CBSA Code
43220
State
WA

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