At a Glance
Median Income
$129,688
$97,293 per capita
Home Value
$913,200
Zillow: $1,133,009
Median Rent
$1,850/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
1,924/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
92.2%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
5.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Shorewood Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shorewood Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shorewood Hills 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
Shorewood Hills residents earn a median household income of $129,688 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,293. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shorewood Hills is $913,200 , 224% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,133,009. Median rent is $1,850/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Shorewood Hills reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,924/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
92.2% of adults in Shorewood Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(174% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shorewood Hills has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,067
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,584/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,688
Per Capita$97,293
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
C+
Home Value$913,200
Rent$1,850
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$1,133,009
Housing Units945
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property1,924/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking5.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation976 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+92.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+63.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations126
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Shorewood Hills was built in 1983.
10.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.