Cost of Living in Sherwood Manor, CT

Population 5,781 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

98
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sherwood Manor is a smaller Connecticut community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $96,274 and housing costs ($241,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 7 miles south of Springfield, Sherwood Manor falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Springfield's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sherwood Manor

The median home value in Sherwood Manor is $241,100 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,656/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,274/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Sherwood Manor has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,100
21% below avg
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
26% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 82.2%
Renter-occupied 17.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,656
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,270/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.3%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
12.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$96,274
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,681
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
11% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.4
Male median age 39
Female median age 46.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sherwood Manor, CT?

Sherwood Manor has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sherwood Manor, CT?

The median gross rent in Sherwood Manor is $1,656 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sherwood Manor?

The median home value in Sherwood Manor is $241,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sherwood Manor?

The median household income in Sherwood Manor is $96,274 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sherwood Manor, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sherwood Manor is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Sherwood Manor, CT affordable?

Sherwood Manor is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).

Sherwood Manor at a Glance

Population
5,781
Median Income
$96,274
Home Value
$241,100
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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