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Sherwood.
About
Life in Sherwood
Sherwood offers a straightforward suburban living experience within the Little Rock metro area, with a median household income of about $81,000 and median home values around $200,000. The job market is reasonably healthy with a 3.8% unemployment rate, anchored by healthcare, customer service, and distribution sectors, though many residents likely commute to larger employers in Little Rock proper—plan on about 25 minutes average. The community is solidly middle-class and family-focused, with good public schools managed by the Pulaski County Special School District and several private options including charter and Christian schools.
Sherwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sherwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sherwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.9%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Sherwood
In Sherwood, rent runs 16% above the AR average, and home values are 6% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,455
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $238,555 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Sherwood
Unemployment in Sherwood is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sherwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Sherwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sherwood, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sherwood runs 85% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
610.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,961
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sherwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pulaski County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pulaski County, which includes Sherwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85.7M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $356,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Flash Flood | $2.7M |
| 2018 | 31 | Flash Flood | $155,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pulaski County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pulaski County, which includes Sherwood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
114
per year
Moderate Days
247
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pulaski County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sherwood has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.0"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 32°F | 3.54" |
| Feb | 54°F | 36°F | 3.90" |
| Mar | 63°F | 44°F | 5.13" |
| Apr | 72°F | 52°F | 5.54" |
| May | 79°F | 61°F | 5.39" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 3.40" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 3.92" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 3.57" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 3.05" |
| Oct | 73°F | 53°F | 4.62" |
| Nov | 60°F | 42°F | 4.69" |
| Dec | 51°F | 35°F | 5.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sherwood
Sherwood has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Vincent Medical Center/north
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · North Little Rock
Unity Health - Jacksonville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Jacksonville
Bridgeway Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.8 mi away · North Little Rock
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sherwood
Sherwood's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sherwood (within 15 miles)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
11.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,949 students · in-state tuition $9,808 · 47% graduate · median earnings $50,640 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Arkansas Grantham
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $8,520 · 19% graduate · median earnings $40,581 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,571 students · 85% graduate · median earnings $78,041 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $13,014 · 40% graduate · median earnings $40,195 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 695 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 9% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 342 students · in-state tuition $8,760 · 34% graduate · median earnings $35,793 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sherwood
Sherwood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
54 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
78 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sherwood
Amy Sanders Branch Library
10200 Johnson Drive, Sherwood
Cities Near Sherwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sherwood FAQ
Is Sherwood, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Sherwood's median rent is $1,101/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,328/year. Median home value is $199,500.
Is Sherwood, Arkansas safe?⌄
Sherwood's violent crime rate was 611 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1961 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sherwood, Arkansas?⌄
Sherwood has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sherwood, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Sherwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,101/month and median household income is $81,328/year. The median home value is $199,500. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sherwood, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Sherwood is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from