At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$186,306 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,024,673
Violent Crime
110/100K
3,610/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Shell Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shell Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shell Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shell Ridge residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $186,306. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shell Ridge is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,024,673. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Shell Ridge reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,610/100K.
Education
81.9% of adults in Shell Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shell Ridge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population998
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$186,306
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$1,024,673
Housing Units345
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property3,610/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking7.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation286 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+64.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute42 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Shell Ridge was built in 1960.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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