Living in Sherwood, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sherwood · Census data 2020–2024
Sherwood has 3,252 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $109,524 (41% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $351,200, the median rent is $1,173/month.
Sherwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,252
- Median age
- 44.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $109,524State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $351,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,173/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sherwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sherwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sherwood the median home value is $351,200, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,173 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,026 a month in housing costs.
Sherwood median household income
The median household income in Sherwood is $109,524 and the income per person is $51,843. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Sherwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,270
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.61
Sherwood demographics
- Population
- 3,252
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 1,244
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sherwood ›
Education in Sherwood
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Sherwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sherwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Sherwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood | 3,252 | $109,524 | $351,200 | $1,173 |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Combined Locks | 3,622 | $93,490 | $246,000 | — |
| Hilbert | 988 | $61,000 | $167,300 | $1,059 |
| Forest Junction | 594 | $62,250 | $212,100 | $754 |
| Kaukauna | 17,706 | $80,365 | $225,700 | $1,083 |
| Kimberly | 7,447 | $70,451 | $228,100 | $1,161 |
| Stockbridge | 771 | $59,167 | $372,700 | $750 |
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | $191,800 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Sherwood, WI?
The median household income in Sherwood is $109,524, 41% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $351,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Sherwood?
The median gross rent in Sherwood is $1,173 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Sherwood, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Sherwood?
The median age in Sherwood is 44.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sherwood?
The average commute to work in Sherwood is 26 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sherwood?
The unemployment rate in Sherwood is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sherwood?
43.3% 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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