At a Glance
Median Income
$122,648
$49,597 per capita
Home Value
$324,600
Zillow: $415,327
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
846/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
10.8% smoking rate
How Shorewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shorewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shorewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shorewood residents earn a median household income of $122,648 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,597. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shorewood is $324,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,327. Median rent is $2,087/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Shorewood reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 846/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Shorewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shorewood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,218
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,252/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,648
Per Capita$49,597
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$324,600
Rent$2,087
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$415,327
Housing Units6,703
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property846/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation619 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Shorewood was founded in 1830.
The median home in Shorewood was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.