Shoreham, MI

Michigan

Shoreham is a small town in Michigan with a population of 899. Residents earn $110,231 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
899 Population 1,524/sq mi density
$110,231 Median Income $69,989 per capita
$284,900 Home Value
$1,309 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,231 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$284,900 home value, $1,309/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,231
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $284,900
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.0%
60% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,309
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.3%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Shoreham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population899
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,231
Per Capita$69,989
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$3,313M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,900
Rent$1,309
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity31.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation636 ft (194 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+99.7%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.4%
Libraries11

Is Shoreham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shoreham receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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. Shoreham stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shoreham is $110,231, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Shoreham among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shoreham is $284,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Shoreham is a highly educated community — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Shoreham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Shoreham has a population of 899 with a density of 1,524 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.5%), with 4.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Black.

Population

899
Total Population
1,524
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Shoreham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.4%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shoreham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shoreham is $110,231, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Shoreham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,231
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,989
Avg Weekly Wage$986
IRS Avg AGI$64,208

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,643
County GDP$3,313M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare123
Retail254
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.9 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Shoreham is $284,900, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,309 (13% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$284,900
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$146
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,309
13% above US avg
Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Rate2.20%
In Shoreham, 31.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shoreham vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.3%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death9,267/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access59.9%
Healthcare Facilities123
Shoreham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall77.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,524/sq mi
Coordinates42.0604°N, 86.5114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 54.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.1-point margin. 82.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.0%
60% above US avg
High School+99.7%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,524/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.4%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities123
Restaurants164
Retail Stores254

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.9 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home16.6%

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