Living in Shoreacres, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shoreacres · Census data 2020–2024
Shoreacres has 1,580 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $130,815 (67% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $287,100, the median rent is $1,176/month.
Shoreacres at a glance
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 43.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $130,815State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $287,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,176/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Shoreacres a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Shoreacres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shoreacres the median home value is $287,100, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,109 a month in housing costs.
Shoreacres median household income
The median household income in Shoreacres is $130,815 and the income per person is $54,334. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Shoreacres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 614
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.59
Shoreacres demographics
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 609
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shoreacres ›
Education in Shoreacres
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Shoreacres have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shoreacres
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Shoreacres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreacres | 1,580 | $130,815 | $287,100 | $1,176 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | $350,000 | $1,476 |
| La Porte | 36,730 | $80,753 | $234,600 | $1,378 |
| Morgan's Point | 233 | $76,250 | $425,000 | $1,354 |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
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What is the median household income in Shoreacres, TX?
The median household income in Shoreacres is $130,815, 67% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shoreacres?
The median home value in Shoreacres is $287,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Shoreacres?
The median gross rent in Shoreacres is $1,176 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Shoreacres, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Shoreacres?
The median age in Shoreacres is 43.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Shoreacres?
The average commute to work in Shoreacres is 27 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shoreacres?
The unemployment rate in Shoreacres is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shoreacres?
27.9% of adults in Shoreacres 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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