Community Insight: Village of Shorewood Hills, WI

Looking to open a business, propose a development, host an event or promote a product or service in the Village of Shorewood Hills, Wis.? Here is some info that may be helpful:

  • The Village of Shorewood Hills borders the City of Madison and is close to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
  • As of 2017, an estimated 2,105 people live in Shorewood Hills, compared to 1,565 in 2010.
  • The median age is 42.7 years (+/- 3.7 years).
  • The majority of residents are white (88.6%), followed by African-American (4.0%) and Asian (3.9%).
  • The median income for male residents is $120,972 and for female residents is $76,667.
  • According to a 2017 American Community Survey, there are 842 households in the Village of Shorewood Hills and a median household income of $125,000.
  • More people own (91.8%) vs. rent (8.2%).
  • An estimated 99.6% of residents completed high school or some higher form of education, with 67.5% obtaining a graduate or professional degree.
  • Shorewood Hills has eight trustees on the Village Board, including a president who is elected every two years.
  • The Village’s Marshall Court streetscape and bike path improvement projects were completed in 2019, and it has municipal revenue obligations to two additional redevelopment projects.
  • Community groups include the Shorewood Hills Community League and the Shorewood Hills Foundation.
  • The Village is home to a variety of businesses and community amenities, including Shorewood Hills Pool and Blackhawk Country Club.
  • Shorewood Hills publishes The Village Bulletin, a community newsletter, each month.
  • For more detailed information about the Village of Shorewood Hills, view its Comprehensive Plan