At a Glance
Median Income
$89,135
$62,856 per capita
Home Value
$423,600
Zillow: $547,978
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
7.9% 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+
3.6 / 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 $89,135 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,856. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shorewood is $423,600 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,978. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 26.4% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Shorewood reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,710/100K.
Education
78.5% of adults in Shorewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shorewood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population13,682
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density8,605/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,135
Per Capita$62,856
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B+
Home Value$423,600
Rent$1,291
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$547,978
Housing Units6,922
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,710/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation687 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Shorewood was founded in 1900.
The median home in Shorewood was built in 1938.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.