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Shorewood

#5 in Best Suburbs to Live in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 41 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Shorewood is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 13,367. 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.
    About Shorewood...
    Population
    13,367

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $330,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $948
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Shorewood 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
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      52.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      67.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      194
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,947
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      246.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Shorewood

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,306
    National
    $55,322
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    Shorewood Reviews

    41 reviews
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    Shorewood is a safe, clean neighborhood. I enjoyed walking around and going to the local grocery store. The coffee shops in the area are nice, as well. It is far enough from downtown that we don't have to worry about being too busy but close enough that we can get to work. There are plenty of schools in the area that are nice for the kids. Family friendly parks and stores.
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    Shorewood is a safe, walkable, bike-friendly community a block from UWM. There is a bike trail that can take you almost anywhere in the city and by the beautiful Lake Michigan. The schools are some of the best in the state. Shorewood has beautiful old homes. Property taxes in Wisconsin are expensive, but you get wonderful benefits. I have lived here for 13 years and my husband and I plan on retiring here. I will be able to walk to the library and stores as long as my body can stay active.
    Shorewood is a really awesome place. Our boys cross country team and our drama department are both amazing. I’d give it 5 stars, but theo’s Mom lives here and she is a frickin poophead!!!