At a Glance
Median Income
$151,382
$94,378 per capita
Home Value
$449,400
Zillow: $350,880
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
12.5% smoking rate
How Shorewood Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shorewood Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shorewood Forest a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shorewood Forest residents earn a median household income of $151,382 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,378. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shorewood Forest is $449,400 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,880. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
47.8% of adults in Shorewood Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shorewood Forest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,030
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,595/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$151,382
Per Capita$94,378
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$449,400
Rent
Ownership99.5%
Zillow$350,880
Housing Units1,060
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation757 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Shorewood Forest was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.