At a Glance
Median Income
$158,333
$63,512 per capita
Home Value
$461,100
Zillow: $342,755
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
10.3% smoking rate
How Shady Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shady Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shady Shores a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shady Shores residents earn a median household income of $158,333 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,512. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shady Shores is $461,100 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,755. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
47.0% of adults in Shady Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shady Shores has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
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 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,860
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,333
Per Capita$63,512
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A+
Home Value$461,100
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$342,755
Housing Units978
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation560 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Shady Shores was founded in 1932.
The median home in Shady Shores was built in 1999.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.