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Is Sherwood a Good Place to Live? Sherwood, Arkansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Sherwood ranks #743 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #133 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high violent crime (611 per 100,000, #154 of 174).
Sherwood by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Sherwood's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Sherwood?
Sherwood's cost of living index is 89.4, 11% below the US level of 100 and #188 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,101/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $239,553, 5% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
| Measure | Sherwood | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89.4#188 of 1,308 | 86.9 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $239,553#222 of 1,187 | $227,264 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,347/mo#205 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $199,500#226 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,101/mo#330 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.5x#41 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 16.2%#109 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Sherwood housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Sherwood is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro.
Arkansas housing market →Is Sherwood safe?
Sherwood recorded 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 86% above the US rate of 328 and 15% above Arkansas's 532. That ranks #917 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #154 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Sherwood Police Department. Property crime runs 1,961 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Sherwood | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 611#917 of 1,085 | 532 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,961#700 of 1,085 | 1,645 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Sherwood?
The median household in Sherwood earns $81,328, 2% below the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Sherwood | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $81,328#595 of 1,312 | $62,106 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 9%#417 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Sherwood?
The median resident of Sherwood is 39.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 36.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #573 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Sherwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 39.9 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 36.3%#573 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 70.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Sherwood's schools and health?
Sherwood's 10 public schools graduate 85.8% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 14.2 students per teacher and $13,487 spent per pupil. 38.1% of adults are obese and 11.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Sherwood | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 85.8%#692 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14.2#323 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,487#765 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 38.1%#1019 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.5%#702 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.9%#500 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,728 students are enrolled in Sherwood's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Sherwood?
The average commute in Sherwood is 24.1 minutes (Arkansas 22.7); 0% of workers take transit and 12.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Sherwood scores 8.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.1°F and winters 42.8°F, with 50.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Sherwood | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 24.1 min#695 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.6%#311 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 80.4% | 78.4% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 12.5% | 8.6% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.5#933 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.5 | 30.9 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 55.2 | 34.2 | 4 |
| Mar | 63.7 | 41.8 | 5 |
| Apr | 72.8 | 50.1 | 5.6 |
| May | 80.5 | 59.3 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 88.2 | 67.7 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 71.2 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 70.1 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 85.1 | 62.9 | 3 |
| Oct | 74.2 | 50.9 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 61.9 | 40.2 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 52.6 | 33.3 | 5.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Little Rock Airport Adams Fld.
| Measure | Sherwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 61.7°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 80.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 42.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 50.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Little Rock Airport Adams Fld.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Sherwood?
Pulaski County's air had a median air quality index of 55, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pulaski County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Sherwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 55#982 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.2%#936 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Pulaski County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Pulaski County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0097% | 92% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.033% | 89% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.019% | 84% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0012% | 81% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 75% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0033% | 60% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Sherwood compare with similar-size cities?
Sherwood is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #133 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 33,070.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #743 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 | 24.1 min |
| Gillette, WYPop. 33,431 | #379 | 60.4 | $81,316 | $976/mo | 221 | 18.8 min |
| Bluffton, SCPop. 33,157 | #235 | 63.6 | $111,281 | $2,256/mo | 62 | 28.3 min |
| Rochester, NHPop. 33,144 | #395 | 60.2 | $80,836 | $1,369/mo | 106 | 26.1 min |
| Bethany, ORPop. 33,106 | #9 | 75.7 | $167,735 | $2,245/mo | no data | 23.9 min |
| Bethel Park, PAPop. 32,881 | #24 | 72.4 | $107,090 | $1,311/mo | 44 | 26.5 min |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #279 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data | 23.7 min |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #709 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 | 22.1 min |
| Florence, KYPop. 32,803 | #374 | 60.5 | $71,003 | $1,329/mo | 199 | 23.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Sherwood compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Sherwood ranks #7 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.3 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 31% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 15% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Arkansas home.
| City | Rank in AR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #1 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #2 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #3 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #4 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #5 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #6 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #7 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #8 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 |
| Conway, ARPop. 67,642 | #9 | 51.7 | $63,004 | $1,011/mo | 486 |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #10 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #11 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #12 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #13 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #14 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 |
| Little Rock, ARPop. 203,436 | #15 | 45.3 | $63,003 | $1,106/mo | 1,485 |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #16 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #17 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 |
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #18 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 |
| West Memphis, ARPop. 23,929 | #19 | 35.3 | $42,674 | $870/mo | 1,785 |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #20 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 |
All 20 Arkansas cities we track, by overall score. Arkansas statewide: median income $62,106, violent crime 531.8 per 100,000.
How is Sherwood's score calculated?
Sherwood scores 54.3 out of 100, #743 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arkansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Sherwood. Similar-size median 52.9.
56.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Sherwood's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
54.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Sherwood. Similar-size median 52.2.
48.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Sherwood's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
57.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Sherwood's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
82.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Sherwood. Similar-size median 46.7.
59.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Sherwood. Similar-size median 44.2.
46.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Sherwood. Similar-size median 47.3.
44.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Sherwood's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
39.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
28.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Sherwood's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Sherwood has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Sherwood
Is Sherwood, AR a good place to live?
Sherwood ranks #743 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #133 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high violent crime (611 per 100,000, #154 of 174).
What is the cost of living in Sherwood?
Sherwood's cost of living index is 89.4, 11% below the US level of 100 and #188 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,101/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $239,553, 5% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
What is the crime rate in Sherwood?
Sherwood recorded 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 86% above the US rate of 328 and 15% above Arkansas's 532. That ranks #917 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #154 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Sherwood Police Department. Property crime runs 1,961 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Sherwood?
The median household in Sherwood earns $81,328, 2% below the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Sherwood?
Median rent in Sherwood is $1,101/mo (Census), #330 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,347/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 16.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Sherwood?
The typical home value in Sherwood is $239,553, up 4.6% in a year, against $227,264 for Arkansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $199,500.
How are the public schools in Sherwood?
Sherwood's 10 public schools graduate 85.8% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 14.2 students per teacher and $13,487 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Sherwood?
The average commute is 24.1 minutes, #695 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Arkansas. 3.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Sherwood?
Sherwood averages 61.7°F over the year, 80.1°F in summer and 42.8°F in winter, with 50.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Sherwood walkable?
Sherwood scores 8.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Sherwood at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pulaski County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Sherwood?
Pulaski County's air had a median air quality index of 55, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Sherwood?
Sherwood has 33,070 residents. The median resident of Sherwood is 39.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 36.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #573 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Sherwood compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Sherwood ranks #7 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.3 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 31% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 15% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Arkansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Sherwood?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Sherwood's population of 33,070 are Gillette, WY (#379 overall), Bluffton, SC (#235 overall), Rochester, NH (#395 overall), Bethany, OR (#9 overall), and Bethel Park, PA (#24 overall). Sherwood is #743.