Sheridan, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,462 Population 3,063/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $30,894 per capita
$281,800 Home Value $395,416 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$281,800 home value, $1,109/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheridan, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$30,894 per capita
Home Value
$281,800
0% below
Zillow: $395,416
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
5% below
44.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Sheridan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sheridan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
100%
Rent
95%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,894. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheridan is $281,800 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,416. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 44.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

11.0% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,462
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$30,894
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A
Home Value$281,800
Rent$1,109
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$395,416
Housing Units2,452
Rent Burden44.6%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,773/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation196 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheridan was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Portland International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.