Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,468. Residents earn $80,642 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $80,642, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $296,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,642 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,173 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,573 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,096 |
| County GDP | $9,718M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 432 |
| Retail | 544 |
| Manufacturing | 268 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 36.2% |
| Census Median | $296,000 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $327 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,061 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8815°N, 86.6177°W |
| County FIPS | 26021 |
Winner: Republican by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 432 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 544 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 36.2% |