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Shady Shores, Texas, in Denton county, is 6 miles SE of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Dallas, Texas. The town is conveniently located inside the Dallas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,461 people in Shady Shores.
In Shady Shores, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Shady Shores are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Shady Shores than in most places.
In 2000, Shady Shores had a median family income of $68,750. Shady Shores has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Shady Shores living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Shady Shores. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Shady Shores. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 85% of housing in Shady Shores is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Shady Shores, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Shady Shores, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Shady Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Shady Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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