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Sherwood, OR

Sherwood, OR.

Population: 27,933 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sherwood, OR is $629,530 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $402,500 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,555/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$629,530

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$629,530
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+9.4%
10-year appreciation
+56.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$669,808
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$402,500
Median list price
$424,950
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
-10.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,555/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Archer Glen Elementary School, Hawks View Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood High School, Middleton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Co (15.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
270
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,693
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
73
Nearest airport
Meyer Riverside Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aurora State Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,175 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
10.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,628
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
284,978
Average weekly wage
$1,698
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,992

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SherwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$629,530$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$402,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,555/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,628$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sherwood, OR?
$629,530.
What is the median sale price in Sherwood, OR?
$402,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sherwood, OR?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Sherwood, OR?
Typical rent: $2,555/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sherwood, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Sherwood, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Sherwood, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sherwood, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sherwood, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sherwood, OR?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sherwood, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sherwood, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sherwood, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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