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Living in Sherwood, OR
Explore Sherwood and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.0 / 10
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Sherwood at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population20,307
Median Household Income$109,966
Median Home Value$602,100
Median Gross Rent$2,131
Median Age36.7
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment3.5%
Work From Home26.2%
Homeownership72.3%
Housing Vacancy1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Sherwood is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Sherwood and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Sherwood
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$602,100
Median Gross Rent$2,131
Homeownership72.3%
Housing Vacancy1.0%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Sherwood, OR
Median Household Income$109,966
Unemployment3.5%
Work From Home26.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Sherwood and how households are structured
Population20,307
Median Age36.7
Average Household Size2.9
Sherwood is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Sherwood
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Sherwood point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High80.8°F
Average Winter Low35.0°F
Annual Rainfall44.2 in.
Annual Snowfall1.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Sherwood
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Sherwood is located in Washington County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Washington County.
County Intelligence
Sherwood & Washington County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Sherwood is located in Washington County, Oregon.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Sherwood.
Current NarrowTheList data for Sherwood shows a population of about 20,307. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Washington County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Sherwood.
For someone considering a move to Sherwood, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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