At a Glance
Median Income
$244,239
$155,220 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,028,113
Bachelor's Degree+
70.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.6% smoking rate
How Lake Sherwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Sherwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Sherwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $244,239 , which is 225% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $155,220. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Sherwood is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,028,113. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
70.1% of adults in Lake Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population1,515
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$244,239
Per Capita$155,220
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$1,028,113
Housing Units686
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,038 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Sherwood was built in 1997.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.