At a Glance
Median Income
$79,157
$39,747 per capita
Home Value
$190,900
Zillow: $232,394
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
2,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Sherwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sherwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sherwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $79,157 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,747. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherwood is $190,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,394. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Sherwood reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,952/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population32,915
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,157
Per Capita$39,747
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,900
Rent$1,011
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$232,394
Housing Units14,536
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent620/100K
Property2,952/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault522/100K
Burglary681/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherwood was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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