Shoreline City Property Records in Washington
Shoreline is an incorporated city in King County, so its deeds, mortgages and liens are filed with the King County Recorder's Office, part of King County Records and Licensing Services, which offers an online document search. Ownership, assessed value and parcel details come from the King County Department of Assessments, whose parcel viewer is free to use. Property tax billing and payment history are handled by the King County Treasury Operations group. Disputes over title or ownership go to the King County Superior Court clerk. The City of Shoreline Planning & Community Development department can answer permit and zoning questions.
Shoreline Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Shoreline. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The figures show how many incidents of each type were reported.
Shoreline reported 1 murder, 56 robberies, and 51 assaults. Property crimes totaled 1,576, including 303 burglaries and 331 motor vehicle thefts.
Users can use these counts to see the number and types of reported crime in Shoreline and to compare how often each category appears. These figures reflect reported incidents only, so they do not show crimes that went unreported or give a full picture of safety in the area.
What Is the Population Profile of Shoreline
Shoreline's racial and ethnic composition is led by White residents, who make up 63% of the population (37,440 people). Asian residents are the second largest group at 15% (8,713 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 8% (4,816 people). Residents of two or more races account for 7% (4,042 people) and Black residents for 6% (3,647 people). Other Race residents make up 0.66% (394 people), American Indian residents 0.32% (188 people), and Pacific Islander residents 0.07% (40 people).
Shoreline, Ratings Compared Across Washington 
The ratings cover different aspects of life in Shoreline, including health, coffee shops, schools, outdoor activities and costs. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Access to Coffee Shops (A+), and Public Schools (A). Other notable ratings include Commute (A-), Weather (B), and Cost of Living (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Shoreline.
How Educated Is Shoreline
Shoreline's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, with Bachelor Degree (32%) as the largest category, followed by High School (15%) and Masters Degree (15%). The data also includes Some College (13%), Associate Degree (9%), Below High School (5%), and Doctorate (3%).
When Were Homes Built
Shoreline's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (32%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (31%) and 1980 - 1999 (18%). The data also includes 2000 - Present (16%) and Before 1939 (4%).
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Shoreline's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (32%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (24%) and 4 Bedrooms (22%). The data also includes 1 Bedroom (12%), 5 or More Bedrooms (6%), and No Bedrooms (4%).
What Is the Average Age
Shoreline's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (20%), 35 - 44 (16%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes 45 - 54 (13%), 55 - 64 (13%), Under 10 (11%), 10 - 17 (8%), and 18 - 24 (5%).
Property Market Trends at Shoreline
Shoreline's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $759,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,938 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Shoreline's dynamic real estate landscape.