Sherwood Manor, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Hampden County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
5,781 Population 1,533/sq mi density
$96,274 Median Income $41,681 per capita
$241,100 Home Value $391,805 Zillow
$1,656 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$96,274 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $1,656/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherwood Manor, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,274
28% above
$41,681 per capita
Home Value
$241,100
14% below
Zillow: $391,805
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
42% above
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Sherwood Manor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
86%
Rent
142%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sherwood Manor a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sherwood Manor residents earn a median household income of $96,274 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,681. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sherwood Manor is $241,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,805. Median rent is $1,656/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

25.7% of adults in Sherwood Manor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherwood Manor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,781
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,533/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,274
Per Capita$41,681
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,100
Rent$1,656
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$391,805
Housing Units2,246
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation144 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Sherwood Manor was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.