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Shorewood
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Shorewood is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 13,734. Shorewood is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Shorewood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Shorewood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Shorewood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Shorewood are highly rated.

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About Shorewood...
Population
13,734

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$357,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,054
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Shorewood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    22.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    30.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    75.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,331.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    205.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    41%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Shorewood

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$81,016
National
$69,021

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