Cost of Living in Sherwood, OH
Population 3,259 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Sherwood a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $274,000.
Located 9 miles east of Cincinnati, Sherwood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 27% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Sherwood
The median home value in Sherwood is $273,900 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $774/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $132,653/year is 78% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Sherwood has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.
Sherwood has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip" | 2.86 | 2.79 | 3.94 | 4.37 | 4.70 | 4.61 | 4.39 | 3.39 | 3.07 | 3.05 | 2.91 | 3.32 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Sherwood, OH?
Sherwood has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.
What is average rent in Sherwood, OH?
The median gross rent in Sherwood is $774 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Sherwood?
The median home value in Sherwood is $273,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Sherwood?
The median household income in Sherwood is $132,653 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Sherwood, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sherwood is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Sherwood, OH affordable?
Yes, Sherwood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Sherwood?
Sherwood has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Sherwood at a Glance
- Population
- 3,259
- Median Income
- $132,653
- Home Value
- $273,900
- Median Rent
- $774/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 65.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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