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Living in
Sherwood.
About
Life in Sherwood
This is solidly suburban living in the Tualatin Valley—a growing residential community of about 20,000 people just southwest of Portland where families genuinely choose to stay, not just pass through. You're looking at a median household income around $110,616 and median home values near $602,100, which tracks with the Portland metro area's housing market; it's not cheap, but the 75% homeownership rate tells you people are building roots here rather than renting short-term. The community skews family-oriented with nearly half of households containing children under 18 and a median age of 37, so you'll notice good schools matter heavily here and weekend activities revolve around that demographic.
Sherwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% 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 (19.3%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 40% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Sherwood
In Sherwood, rent runs 40% above the OR average, and home values are 26% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,474
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $620,666 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Sherwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Sherwood, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Sherwood: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sherwood is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sherwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How Sherwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sherwood, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 147 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sherwood runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,071.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sherwood Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Sherwood, the most common type is flood, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 5 | Frost/Freeze | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Flood | $14,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Lightning | $106,000 |
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.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Sherwood is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Sherwood, is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Sherwood is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sherwood has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
43
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 35°F | 6.38" |
| Feb | 50°F | 36°F | 4.56" |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.77" |
| Apr | 61°F | 41°F | 3.56" |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 2.57" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 1.58" |
| Jul | 81°F | 56°F | 0.43" |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 0.55" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 1.63" |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 51°F | 39°F | 6.65" |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 7.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sherwood
Uninsured
1.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sherwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Tualatin
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Newberg
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.6 mi away · Portland
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.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sherwood
Sherwood's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sherwood (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,963 students · in-state tuition $6,525 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,259 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,699 students · in-state tuition $44,430 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,320 students · in-state tuition $71,770 · 79% graduate · median earnings $64,977 (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: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sherwood
Sherwood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sherwood
Sherwood Public Library
22560 Sw Pine St, Sherwood
Cities Near Sherwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sherwood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sherwood FAQ
Is Sherwood, Oregon affordable?⌄
Sherwood's median rent is $2,131/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,966/year. Median home value is $602,100.
Is Sherwood, Oregon safe?⌄
Sherwood's violent crime rate was 59 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1072 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sherwood, Oregon?⌄
Washington County, which includes Sherwood, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sherwood, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Sherwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,131/month and median household income is $109,966/year. The median home value is $602,100. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sherwood, Oregon?⌄
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