At a Glance
Median Income
$31,000
$33,508 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
17.1% smoking rate
How Sherwood Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sherwood Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sherwood Shores a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherwood Shores residents earn a median household income of $31,000 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,508. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Education
19.4% of adults in Sherwood Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherwood Shores has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population839
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,000
Per Capita$33,508
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$335,026
Housing Units823
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation682 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherwood Shores was built in 1997.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.