What are the schools like in Shorewood Hills, WI?

School district data for Shorewood Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Shorewood Hills?

The median household income in Shorewood Hills, WI is $116,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Shorewood Hills, WI?

Shorewood Hills has an average high temperature of 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Shorewood Hills, WI affordable or expensive?

Shorewood Hills's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shorewood Hills is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $875,000 and the median rent is $1,870 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shorewood Hills, WI?

Shorewood Hills has a violent crime rate of 139.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1254.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shorewood Hills, WI a Good Place to Live?

Shorewood Hills is a small town of 2,085 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $116,250 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Shorewood Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Shorewood Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shorewood Hills 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: 95.8

Shorewood Hills's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shorewood Hills costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shorewood Hills, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$875,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shorewood Hills's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.3 /100k

Property Crime

1254.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Shorewood Hills, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	92.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shorewood Hills sees average highs of 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shorewood Hills, WI
Average High — January	26.5°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Shorewood Hills, WI	National Avg
Population	2,085	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	12.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, WI 1 mi Middleton, WI 3 mi Maple Bluff, WI 5 mi Monona, WI 6 mi Fitchburg, WI 7 mi

Shorewood Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shorewood Hills, WI affordable or expensive?

Shorewood Hills's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shorewood Hills roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $875,000 and median rent is $1,870/month.

What is the crime rate in Shorewood Hills, WI?

Shorewood Hills's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1254.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shorewood Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Shorewood Hills, WI a good place to live?

Shorewood Hills, WI has a population of 2,085, a median household income of $116,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Hills?

Shorewood Hills averages 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Shorewood Hills?

The population of Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin is 2,085 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shorewood Hills?

Key numbers for living in Shorewood Hills: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $875,000, median household income $116,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shorewood Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.