Shorewood, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Shorewood is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 13,682. Residents earn $89,135 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,682 Population 8,605/sq mi density
$89,135 Median Income $62,856 per capita
$423,600 Home Value $533,227 Zillow
$1,291 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,936 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,135 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$423,600 home value, $1,291/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,135
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $423,600
50% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 157/100K
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 78.5%
133% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,291
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Shorewood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,682
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density8,605/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,135
Per Capita$62,856
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$7,073M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$423,600
Rent$1,291
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$533,227

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property1,936/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary262/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation687 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.5%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Libraries5

Is Shorewood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shorewood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shorewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shorewood is $89,135, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shorewood is $423,600, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,291 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Shorewood is below the national average at 157 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,936 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Shorewood is a highly educated community — 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Shorewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Shorewood has a population of 13,682 with a density of 8,605 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.1%), with 2.5% Black.

Population

13,682
Total Population
8,605
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Shorewood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.5%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.5%
23% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Shorewood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shorewood is $89,135, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Shorewood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,135
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,856
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$138,207

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,167
County GDP$7,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants233
Healthcare389
Retail307
Manufacturing179

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Shorewood is $423,600, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,291 (11% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $533,227.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$423,600
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$533,227
Median List Price$615,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$615,450
$/Sq Ft$245
Homes Sold15
Sale-to-List Ratio104.0%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,291
11% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,247

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Rate1.99%
In Shorewood, 30.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 16.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shorewood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma10.6%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity16.2%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death4,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities389
Shorewood has a violent crime rate of 157 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,936 per 100,000 (1% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Shorewood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent156.9/100K
59% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery142.0/100K
Assault15.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,935.6/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary261.6/100K
Theft1,561.9/100K
Vehicle Theft112.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Shorewood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density8,605/sq mi
Coordinates43.0913°N, 87.8867°W
County FIPS55089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 78.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (133% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.5%
133% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density8,605/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants233
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Work from Home21.3%

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