Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Shorewood
Shorewood, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,356
Population
12,349
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A delightful lakefront community in the Milwaukee suburbs
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Shorewood is a large village just north of Milwaukee, bordered by the Milwaukee River to the West and Lake Michigan to the East. The close proximity to the city, low crime rate, and highly-rated public schools combine to make Shorewood one of the most popular communities in the region for commuters, especially those raising families.
The landscape is mainly composed of residential neighborhoods, with a mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes making up the diverse rental market. Oakland Avenue runs through the center of town, forming the commercial backbone of the community—charming cafes and unpretentious neighborhood bars intermingle with supermarkets and specialty shops within just a few blocks of most residents. The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee sits just off the south side of the village, making it an excellent location for students, faculty, and staff.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,424
Average: $121,630
Education
7,145
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,914
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shorewood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Shorewood, WI is $1,047 for a studio, $1,355 for one bedroom, $1,799 for two bedrooms, and $2,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shorewood has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,355/month
738 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shorewood, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
636 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
636 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
24 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
- Lincoln Park - Glendale
- The Milwaukee Art Museum
- Betty Brinn Children's Museum
- The Pabst Theater
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.