At a Glance
Median Income
$109,399
$60,515 per capita
Home Value
$365,100
Zillow: $412,359
Median Rent
$1,502/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.0% smoking rate
How Shoreview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shoreview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shoreview a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shoreview residents earn a median household income of $109,399 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,515. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shoreview is $365,100 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,359. Median rent is $1,502/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
63.1% of adults in Shoreview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shoreview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population26,724
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,481/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,399
Per Capita$60,515
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$365,100
Rent$1,502
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$412,359
Housing Units11,775
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Shoreview was built in 1981.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.