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Shoreline, WA

Founded 1995King CountyElev. 145 m
Population
59,280
Median home
$759,400
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Shoreline

Shoreline is a city in Washington with about 59,280 residents. Shoreline was founded in 1995 and sits in King County. The median age is 42.1 and the median household income is $113,336. Homes carry a median value of $759,400, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.2%). Around 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,280
Median age
42.1
Median household income
$113,336
Per-capita income
$61,059
Poverty rate
8.4%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
27.7 min
Work from home
22.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black6.2%
Asian14.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts55.3%
Sales & office16.3%
Service15%
Production, transportation & material moving8.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$759,400
Median gross rent
$1,938/mo
Owner-occupied
67.3%
Median year built
1968
Households
23,249
Avg. household size
2.47

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Shoreline has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading61%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Shorecrest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Shorewood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Albert Einstein Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kellogg Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Briarcrest ElementaryElementary
Cascade K-8 Community SchoolElementary
Echo Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
Highland Terrace ElementaryElementary
Home Education ExchangeElementary
Melvin G Syre ElementaryElementary
Meridian Park Elementary SchoolElementary
Parkwood ElementaryElementary
Ridgecrest ElementaryElementary
Fircrest Residential HabilitationOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% below national
Shoreline180
Washington365
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% above national
Shoreline2,771
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Shoreline Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Shoreline.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Shoreline is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Shoreline was founded in 1995 and sits in King County. Elevation ~145 m.

Map of Shoreline
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Shoreline, WA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Shoreline, Washington.

Christopher Allen Nelson, 56
Shoreline · 98155
AKA Christopher Allen Petrin
Christoffer Lee Taylor, 59
Shoreline · 98155
AKA Christoffer Lee Taylor, Christopher Lee Taylor
William Wayne Harris, 54
Shoreline · 98133
AKA Bill Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Shoreline — frequently asked

What is the population of Shoreline, Washington?
Shoreline has a population of about 59,280, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Shoreline?
The median home value in Shoreline is $759,400, and the median gross rent is $1,938/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Shoreline safe? What is the crime rate?
Shoreline Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 180 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Shoreline face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Shoreline?
Shoreline has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Shoreline?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Shoreline. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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