ShorviewMN(1), 2005
Shoreview’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 7,157 in 1960, 26,921 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
- 1858Shoreview is settled
Photo: Aaron Fulkerson (AaronRoe at English Wikipedia) · CC BY 2.5
Population
26,906
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$410K
+2% in a year
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
10,172
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#42 of 271 in MN
Why does Shoreview grade so well?
Few places in the country grade higher. Shoreview earns an A, ranked 42nd of 271 in Minnesota. It is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, the median household earns $108K, and its schools outperform 84% of the state's. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. 61% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Shoreview, above both Minnesota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). On the outdoors, just 37 of Minnesota’s 575 towns do better. Shoreview is more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Shoreview stand out
Where Shoreview beats most towns.
How Shoreview grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Shoreview is from typical.
HealthM Health Fairview St. John's Hospital 6.4 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.1 of 20; 2.8% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trailsAOpen →History11 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 73 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 70 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Shoreview. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
8 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
10 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
10 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
9 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
9 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony FallsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Shoreview: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shoreview, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterShoreview water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressDay by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRamsey County ElectionsRamsey County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code5512655126 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shoreview.
Shoreview has less tooth loss than most of Minnesota and gets more snow than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
HealthA+
Shoreview stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who get no exercise outside work
Its widest gap with Minnesota is tooth loss: 5.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 8.9% statewide.
25% of Shoreview adults sleep under 7 hours. The town beats the Minnesota average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
95%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Shoreview | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 30% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 23% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
18 better13 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Shoreview | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.2% | 8.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.5% |
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
6.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
92nd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Shoreview earns an A− for schools
Three of its 12 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. Its public schools are run by the Mounds View Public School District. 6 public schools serve Shoreview, with 2,717 students in all.
84%of MN districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Lake ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 985 | A+ |
| Lionsgate Academy - ShoreviewLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 189 | D |
| Island Lake ElementaryTop results in townGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 741 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA
20.9% of the land in Shoreview is protected from building
The biggest park or preserve is Vadnais - Snail Lakes Regional Park, at 466 acres. Trails total 5.2 miles in 12 parks and preserves.
#145for trails in MN
20.9%
conserved · 1,679 of 8,045 acres
5.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vadnais - Snail Lakes Regional Park | 0.5 mi | 466 |
| 2. Poplar Lake County Park | 0.4 mi | 171 |
| 3. Snail Lake Marsh Park | — | 42 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Shoreview
The U Of Mn St Paul weather station, 7 miles away, records that 40 inches of snow fall in a normal winter: more than most of the country, but less than 83% of Minnesota places with climate records. January nights average 6.6°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 93% of Minnesota places with climate records; July afternoons average 81.9°.
Shoreview’s January low stands at 7°F. Its peak summer temperature stands at 82°F.
40″snow a winter
| Shoreview | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 7°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
Homes in Shoreview are worth about $410K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Shoreview who own their home: 80%. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 2% in value. Also worth knowing: the rent at the middle of the market for Shoreview comes to $1,661 a month.
$410KZillow home value
| Shoreview | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,661 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Shoreview$410K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
18
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
46
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Shoreview’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.8 jobs for each of them
Shoreview had 10,172 jobs in 2023, up 1,771 from 2013. Only 6% of working residents stay in Shoreview for work; the rest commute out. Just over a fifth of workers do their job from home locally. Half of commuters travel less than 9 miles.
6%work in town
| Shoreview | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 21% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $108,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Shoreview6%
Minneapolis19%
St. Paul13%
Roseville5%
Arden Hills4%
9 mi
median commute distance
10,172
jobs based in Shoreview
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Shoreview has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Shoreview once, in 2019. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 54% come from inland flooding and 18% from cold waves. The town has had one paid flood insurance claim since 2003.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2003
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shoreview
19pages on Shoreview
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
25 within 15 miles of the center of Shoreview
Bethel UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Paul2 mi$44,226 tuitionCentury CollegeCommunity college · Public · White Bear Lake8.2 mi$6,214 in-state tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity or college · Public · Minneapolis8.9 mi$17,214 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Shoreview residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
Famous people from Shoreview
11 notable people were born in Shoreview.
D
Dan O'BrienAmerican soccer player · born 1986S
Sam HentgesAmerican baseball player · born 1996
J
Jason HedstrandAmerican speed skater · born 1975About Shoreview
City in Minnesota, United States
Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,921 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1858
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 948 ft
- Area code
- 651
Shoreview’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Shoreview.
North OaksArden HillsVadnais HeightsRosevilleShoreview
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreview | #42 | A | C | — | A− | A+ |
| North Oaks | #138 | A− | D− | — | A− | A |
| Arden Hills | #28 | A+ | C | — | A− | A+ |
| Vadnais Heights | #94 | A | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
| Roseville | #218 | B− | C+ | D− | B− | A |
Shoreview, North Oaks, Arden Hills and Vadnais Heights report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Shoreview with a neighbor →
Questions about Shoreview
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shoreview, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Shoreview grades A overall, better than 94% of U.S. towns and #42 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A+ for health and A− for schools.
Is Shoreview, MN expensive?
That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Shoreview, MN known for?
11 notable people were born here, including Billy Turner and Dan O'Brien.