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Shorewood, WI
One of the Milwaukee area’s oldest suburbs, along the Lake Michigan bluffs.
13,859Population (2020)
~39Median Age
~$87KMedian Household Income
~6,887Housing Units
~$444KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Shorewood village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Historic, Walkable Lakefront Village
Shorewood is one of the Milwaukee area’s oldest suburbs, a Milwaukee County village along the Lake Michigan bluffs. Incorporated in 1900 as the Village of East Milwaukee and renamed Shorewood in 1917, it’s a fully built-out, walkable community bordered by the City of Milwaukee and Whitefish Bay.
Home buyers looking at Shorewood will find an established village with a mix of housing near Atwater Park and the Lake Michigan bluffs, served by the Shorewood School District. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Shorewood and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1900
ZIP Code53211
School DistrictShorewood SD
NotableAtwater Park, Lake Michigan bluffs
NearbyMilwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa
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What Makes Shorewood, Shorewood
Atwater Park sits on the Lake Michigan bluffs, giving Shorewood residents lakefront green space and views.
Shorewood Village Hall, a converted 1908 schoolhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchors the village's civic core.
Shorewood High School serves the village's students within the Shorewood School District.
Hubbard Park gives residents another dedicated green space within the village.
The WITI TV tower, a well-known landmark visible from around the region, stands within Shorewood.
Homes in Shorewood
A Walkable, Built-Out Village
Shorewood’s housing stock is predominantly established homes and apartment buildings on a compact, walkable street grid, close to Atwater Park and the Lake Michigan bluffs. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Shorewood
As a fully built-out, century-old village, Shorewood has no neighborhood-wide homeowners association. Some condo buildings, such as the Eastwood Condominiums, have their own association, which is typical for a condo development rather than a distinguishing feature of the village.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Shorewood. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Shorewood
Shorewood School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Atwater Elementary School | Public | 4K–6 |
| Shorewood Intermediate School | Public | Grades 7–8 |
| Shorewood High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Robert School | Private (Catholic) | PK–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Shorewood School District or the school itself.
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Milwaukee CountyWhitefish Bay
Milwaukee County's first incorporated village, on the bluffs above Lake Michigan.
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Milwaukee CountyWauwatosa
A Milwaukee County city immediately west of Milwaukee, along the Menomonee River.
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Common Questions About Shorewood
Shorewood is in Milwaukee County.
The Shorewood School District. St. Robert School is also located in Shorewood as a private option.
Shorewood had a population of 13,859 at the 2020 Census.
Milwaukee borders Shorewood directly to the south, Whitefish Bay directly to the north, with Wauwatosa also nearby.
Yes — Shorewood is one of the Milwaukee area's oldest suburbs, incorporated in 1900 as the Village of East Milwaukee before being renamed Shorewood in 1917.
Shorewood is an incorporated village.
Real-time MLS listings for Shorewood are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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