At a Glance
Median Income
$110,616
$49,138 per capita
Home Value
$564,200
Zillow: $626,983
Median Rent
$1,967/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
1,092/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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+
3.7 / 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 $110,616 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,138. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherwood is $564,200 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,983. Median rent is $1,967/month, with 31.3% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Sherwood reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,092/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population20,227
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,616
Per Capita$49,138
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$564,200
Rent$1,967
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$626,983
Housing Units6,931
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property1,092/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation208 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherwood was built in 1997.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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