Living in Shoreview, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shoreview · Census data 2020–2024
Shoreview has 26,714 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $108,370 (22% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $383,700, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Shoreview at a glance
- Population
- 26,714
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $108,370State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $383,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Shoreview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shoreview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shoreview the median home value is $383,700, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,146 a month in housing costs.
Shoreview median household income
The median household income in Shoreview is $108,370 and the income per person is $61,360. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Shoreview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,580
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.32
Shoreview demographics
- Population
- 26,714
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 11,340
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shoreview ›
Education in Shoreview
61.2% of adults 25 and older in Shoreview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shoreview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Shoreview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreview | 26,714 | $108,370 | $383,700 | $1,661 |
| Arden Hills | 9,658 | $134,118 | $441,900 | $1,710 |
| North Oaks | 5,179 | $231,742 | $821,200 | $3,501 |
| New Brighton | 22,710 | $88,521 | $364,700 | $1,397 |
| Mounds View | 12,926 | $90,009 | $324,200 | $1,245 |
| Vadnais Heights | 12,838 | $98,685 | $363,100 | $1,455 |
| Lexington | 2,770 | $75,347 | $289,800 | $1,573 |
| Circle Pines | 4,968 | $101,800 | $293,600 | $1,496 |
| Roseville | 35,802 | $86,930 | $352,100 | $1,374 |
More for people moving to Shoreview
Shoreview ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Shoreview: FAQ
What is the median household income in Shoreview, MN?
The median household income in Shoreview is $108,370, 22% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shoreview?
The median home value in Shoreview is $383,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Shoreview?
The median gross rent in Shoreview is $1,661 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Shoreview, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Shoreview?
The median age in Shoreview is 43.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Shoreview?
The average commute to work in Shoreview is 22 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shoreview?
The unemployment rate in Shoreview is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shoreview?
61.2% of adults in Shoreview have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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