Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Shorewood is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 7,679. Residents earn $172,325 per year, which is 129% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shorewood receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shorewood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shorewood is $172,325, which is significantly higher than the national average — 129% above $75,149. This places Shorewood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Shorewood is $684,500, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,099 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Shorewood is a highly educated community — 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shorewood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 54.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $172,325 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,468 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,874 |
| County GDP | $7,614M |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Healthcare | 268 |
| Retail | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 153 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.97% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
| Census Median | $684,500 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $787,979 |
| Median List Price | $1,412,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,412,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $293 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,099 |
| 80% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.97% |
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 7.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 3,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9024°N, 93.5953°W |
| County FIPS | 27019 |
Winner: Republican by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 72.8% |
| 116% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Retail Stores | 232 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |