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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,231 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |
| Census Median | $284,900 |
| 1% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,309 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0604°N, 86.5114°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.0% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.4% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |