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Shady Shores

#14 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Denton County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 2 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      C
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    Shady Shores is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 2,834. Shady Shores is in Denton County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Shady Shores offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Shady Shores there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Shady Shores and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Shady Shores are highly rated.
    About Shady Shores...
    Population
    2,834

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $288,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,286
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Shady Shores Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Shady Shores

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $103,313
    National
    $55,322
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      Shady Shores Reviews

      2 reviews
      I love Shady Shores. It is a small town with a great community. It is close to three good colleges, and the public schools in the area are great and really close.
      • Feb 19 2018
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      What I like most about Shady Shores is the sense of home it has. Its a small town and everyone seems to look out for one another.
      • July 31 2017
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