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Shorewood, IL

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Population
18,536
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
577 ft
Median Home Value
$337,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$122,105
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityJoliet, Illinois3.5 miles away · 152,241 residents.

About Shorewood

Shorewood is a Will County village in Troy Township, about 39 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop. It sits near Joliet and the I-55 corridor, giving it the feel of a growing outer-suburban community rather than an old standalone town. The village has expanded with southwest metro housing growth, schools, shopping, and commuter access. Shorewood is best understood as a practical residential base: close to Joliet's services and jobs, but still on the suburban edge of the Chicago region.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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