Living in Shoreline, WA

Explore Shoreline and see how it fits the life you want to build.

61,431 Population King County County City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match7.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Shoreline at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population61,431
Median Household Income$112,751
Median Home Value$811,100
Median Gross Rent$1,985
Median Age42.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.6%
Work From Home25.6%
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Shoreline is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Shoreline Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Shoreline and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.2 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Shoreline

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$811,100
Median Gross Rent$1,985
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy3.4%
Housing Value4.8/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Shoreline, WA

Median Household Income$112,751
Unemployment4.6%
Work From Home25.6%
Employment7.6/10
Remote Work Friendly8.4/10
Income Strength9.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Shoreline and how households are structured

Population61,431
Median Age42.9
Average Household Size2.4

Shoreline is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Shoreline

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Shoreline point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High76.5°F
Average Winter Low37.2°F
Annual Rainfall40.0 in.
Annual Snowfall3.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Shoreline

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Shoreline is located in King County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. King County.

County Intelligence

Shoreline & King County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Shoreline is located in King County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Shoreline.

Current NarrowTheList data for Shoreline shows a population of about 61,431. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship King County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Shoreline.

For someone considering a move to Shoreline, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Lake Forest Park, WA 2.5 miles away Woodway, WA 2.9 miles away Mountlake Terrace, WA 3.3 miles away Edmonds, WA 3.9 miles away Brier, WA 4.1 miles away Kenmore, WA 4.6 miles away Lynnwood, WA 5.4 miles away Bothell, WA 6.7 miles away Kirkland, WA 7.8 miles away Woodinville, WA 9.2 miles away Seattle, WA 9.5 miles away Hunts Point, WA 9.6 miles away