Living in Sherwood, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sherwood · Census data 2020–2024
Sherwood has 3,808 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $125,729 (76% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $301,200.
Sherwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,808
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $125,729State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $301,200State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Sherwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sherwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sherwood the median home value is $301,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,269 a month in housing costs.
Sherwood median household income
The median household income in Sherwood is $125,729 and the income per person is $57,511. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Sherwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,534
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.48
Sherwood demographics
- Population
- 3,808
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,534
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sherwood ›
Education in Sherwood
55.4% of adults 25 and older in Sherwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sherwood
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Sherwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood | 3,808 | $125,729 | $301,200 | — |
| Fruit Hill | 4,200 | $107,254 | $271,300 | — |
| Forestville | 10,831 | $98,115 | $316,800 | $1,613 |
| Turpin Hills | 4,875 | $141,346 | $444,300 | $1,149 |
| Salem Heights | 3,602 | $93,700 | $245,200 | — |
| Dry Run | 7,687 | $200,530 | $472,200 | $2,300 |
| Cherry Grove | 4,176 | $117,994 | $291,100 | $1,859 |
| Newtown | 2,685 | $99,434 | $401,400 | $1,630 |
| Coldstream | 1,540 | $231,538 | $849,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sherwood, OH?
The median household income in Sherwood is $125,729, 76% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sherwood?
The median home value in Sherwood is $301,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Sherwood, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sherwood?
The median age in Sherwood is 42.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Sherwood?
The average commute to work in Sherwood is 22 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sherwood?
The unemployment rate in Sherwood is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sherwood?
55.4% of adults in Sherwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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