Living in Shoreline, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shoreline · Census data 2020–2024
Shoreline has 61,431 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $112,751 (15% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $811,100, the median rent is $1,985/month.
Shoreline at a glance
- Population
- 61,431
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $112,751State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $811,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,985/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Shoreline a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shoreline
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shoreline the median home value is $811,100, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,985 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,198 a month in housing costs.
Shoreline median household income
The median household income in Shoreline is $112,751 and the income per person is $62,714. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Shoreline: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,289
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.44
Shoreline demographics
- Population
- 61,431
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 24,420
- Foreign-born
- 20.8%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shoreline ›
Education in Shoreline
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Shoreline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shoreline
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Shoreline vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $811,100 | $1,985 |
| Esperance | 4,189 | $148,640 | $790,700 | $2,463 |
| Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $159,904 | $953,200 | $2,333 |
| Woodway | 1,251 | $204,583 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | $122,449 | $890,100 | $1,903 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $920,800 | $1,949 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in Shoreline, WA?
The median household income in Shoreline is $112,751, 15% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shoreline?
The median home value in Shoreline is $811,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Shoreline?
The median gross rent in Shoreline is $1,985 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Shoreline, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Shoreline?
The median age in Shoreline is 42.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Shoreline?
The average commute to work in Shoreline is 27 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shoreline?
The unemployment rate in Shoreline is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shoreline?
52.8% of adults in Shoreline 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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