At a Glance
Median Income
$137,407
$61,100 per capita
Home Value
$847,100
Zillow: $670,976
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
3,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Shadow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shadow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shadow Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shadow Lake residents earn a median household income of $137,407 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,100. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shadow Lake is $847,100 , 200% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,976. Median rent is $1,443/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Shadow Lake reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,834/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Shadow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shadow Lake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,221
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,407
Per Capita$61,100
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B
Home Value$847,100
Rent$1,443
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$670,976
Housing Units892
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property3,834/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Shadow Lake was built in 1977.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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