At a Glance
Median Income
$107,235
$70,871 per capita
Home Value
$480,700
Zillow: $825,062
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How North Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Shore a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Shore residents earn a median household income of $107,235 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,871. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,307 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Shore is $480,700 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $825,062. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
42.5% of adults in North Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Shore has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,708
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,235
Per Capita$70,871
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A
Home Value$480,700
Rent$1,170
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$825,062
Housing Units3,131
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation870 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in North Shore was built in 1989.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.