Washington · Metropolitan Area
Shoreline is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 59,280. Residents earn $113,336 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shoreline receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shoreline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shoreline is $113,336, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Shoreline among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.7% 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 Shoreline is $759,400, making it a premium housing market at 169% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,938 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Shoreline is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,050 per 100,000, 56% above the national average.
Shoreline is a highly educated community — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Shoreline experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 74.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.9% |
| 93% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,336 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,059 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
| Census Median | $759,400 |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $810,774 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $475 |
| Homes Sold | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.7% |
| Inventory | 74 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,938 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,002 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Total Violent | 170.3/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.8/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.1/100K |
| Robbery | 59.8/100K |
| Assault | 61.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,050.4/100K |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 835.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,782.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 432.9/100K |
| Arson | 12.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7569°N, 122.3455°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,093/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 17 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |