At a Glance
Median Income
$114,205
$54,457 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $439,275
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.2% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $114,205 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,457. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,007 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherwood is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,275. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
48.1% of adults in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,231
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,205
Per Capita$54,457
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,100
Rent$1,208
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$439,275
Housing Units1,235
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,553/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation805 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherwood was built in 2001.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.