Shorewood

Shorewood is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 16,948 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Shorewood is the 159th largest community in Illinois. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Shorewood, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Shorewood, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Shorewood’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Shorewood does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $93,642.00.

Shorewood real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Shorewood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Shorewood is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Shorewood is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Shorewood who work in office and administrative support (13.33%), management occupations (10.91%), and sales jobs (10.37%).

Shorewood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Shorewood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.