Sherwood, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Defiance County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
770 Population 2,089/sq mi density
$75,147 Median Income $29,772 per capita
$128,500 Home Value $168,083 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,147 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,500 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherwood, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,147
0% below
$29,772 per capita
Home Value
$128,500
54% below
Zillow: $168,083
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
46%
Rent
68%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is 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

Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $75,147 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,772. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sherwood is $128,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,083. Median rent is $790/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

15.6% of adults in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population770
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,089/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,147
Per Capita$29,772
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,500
Rent$790
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$168,083
Housing Units301
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,496/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation712 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sherwood was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.