Texas · Metropolitan Area
Shady Shores is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,860. Residents earn $158,333 per year, which is 111% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shady Shores receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shady Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shady Shores is $158,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 111% above $75,149. This places Shady Shores among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shady Shores is $461,100, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Shady Shores enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,333 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,512 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $461,100 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 560 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1621°N, 97.0350°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |