At a Glance
Median Income
$113,336
$61,059 per capita
Home Value
$759,400
Zillow: $810,774
Median Rent
$1,938/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Shoreline Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shoreline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shoreline a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shoreline residents earn a median household income of $113,336 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,059. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shoreline is $759,400 , 169% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,774. Median rent is $1,938/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Shoreline reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,930/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Shoreline hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shoreline has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population59,280
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density5,093/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,336
Per Capita$61,059
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$759,400
Rent$1,938
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$810,774
Housing Units23,505
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,930/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault93/100K
Burglary400/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation472 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Shoreline was founded in 1995.
The median home in Shoreline was built in 1968.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.