Apartments for rent in Shorewood Hills, WI

The small town of Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin is home to slightly more than 2,000 people. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Only 29% of residents rent in Shorewood Hills, as most own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,511 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $873.

Compared to the national average (7%), Shorewood Hills has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 30% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 14% have a Bachelor's degree. Many Shorewood Hills residents work in one of three industries: education, healthcare, and scientific. Together, these industries make up 36% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in management, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of just over $133K, the fifth-highest average income of any municipality in the state, Shorewood Hills workers are generally well-compensated for their efforts. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 18 minutes, Shorewood Hills's commute time outperforms the Wisconsin average of about 23 minutes. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used extensively. Biking is the second-most favored way to get to work, selected by 6% of workers. Walking (4%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.