What are the schools like in Shorewood, IL?

Shorewood is served primarily by Troy CCSD 30C. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Shorewood?

The median household income in Shorewood, IL is $119,904 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Shorewood, IL?

Shorewood has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

Shorewood, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Shorewood, IL affordable or expensive?

Shorewood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shorewood is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $304,000 and the median rent is $1,970 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shorewood, IL?

Shorewood has a violent crime rate of 92.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 819.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shorewood, IL a Good Place to Live?

Shorewood is a small city of 18,109 in Illinois, with a median household income of $119,904 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Shorewood stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Shorewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shorewood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Shorewood's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shorewood costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Shorewood, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$304,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,970	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$119,904	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shorewood's violent crime rate is 92.2 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.2 /100k

Property Crime

819.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Shorewood is served primarily by Troy CCSD 30C. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shorewood, IL	National Avg
School District	Troy CCSD 30C	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shorewood sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shorewood, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Shorewood, IL	National Avg
Population	18,109	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Joliet, IL 3 mi Crystal Lawns, IL 4 mi Rockdale, IL 5 mi Sunnyland, IL 5 mi Minooka, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Shorewood

Shorewood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60404

Shorewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shorewood, IL affordable or expensive?

Shorewood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Shorewood roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $304,000 and median rent is $1,970/month.

What is the crime rate in Shorewood, IL?

Shorewood's violent crime rate is 92.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 819.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shorewood?

Public schools in Shorewood are operated by Troy CCSD 30C. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 39.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shorewood, IL a good place to live?

Shorewood, IL has a population of 18,109, a median household income of $119,904, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shorewood?

Shorewood averages 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shorewood?

Shorewood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60404.

What is the population of Shorewood?

The population of Shorewood, Illinois is 18,109 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shorewood?

Key numbers for living in Shorewood: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $304,000, median household income $119,904, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shorewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.