Having been incorporated into King County in only 1995, the city of Shoreline is relatively new. However, the region itself can hardly be described as young. The history of this 11.74 square mile plot of land just north of Seattle stretches back considerably farther than the 1990's. Its located 15 miles north of downtown Seattle.
Shoreline's natural beauty, abundant resources and location - within reach of Seattle, yet far enough away to be considered semi-rural - were recognized by the first people to live in the area. Those same characteristics continue to describe Shoreline today.
From breath-taking views of Puget Sound to tennis, indoor swimming to nature trails and beach access to skateboarding, Shoreline's more than 381 acres of park land offer a variety of enriching recreation and outdoor experiences.
The city of Shoreline has 330 acres of park and open land spaces? Shoreline real estate has always been sought after because of the great schools that serve the city, but many new buyers might overlook Shoreline's great park system. Richmond Beach Park is the most obvious of the city's parks, but there are in fact 20 parks so far! There are facilities for swimming and picnicking among other things!
Shoreline real estate has always been sought after because of the great schools that serve the city, but many new buyers might overlook Shoreline's great park system. Richmond Beach Park is the most obvious of the city's parks, but there are in fact 20 parks so far! There are facilities for swimming and picnicking among other things!
Housing Cost
The City of Shoreline is divided into 14 neighborhoods. Through the neighborhoods program the City supports neighborhood associations to facilitate residents working together to improve their community and neighborhood.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $383,731
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 52,642. Shoreline covers 11.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 476 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98133
Weather
Shoreline, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 75.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 35.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Shoreline is 35.96 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 5.45 Inches.
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