Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Sherwood
Sherwood, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$839
Population
31,029
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Where you’re close to the action but far from the noise
Suburban
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Diverse
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Convenient
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Nestled about nine miles northeast of Little Rock, Sherwood is a peaceful suburb brimming with suburban conveniences and a small-town sense of community. Numerous shops and restaurants—both local and national—are strewn throughout the town, affording residents a broad range of choices for shopping and dining. McCain Mall also offers plenty of shopping opportunities just south of Sherwood’s borders.
Sherwood manages to maintain a close-knit community amidst a growing population, with year-round family-friendly events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July Celebration, Sherwood Fall Fest, Halloween Carnival, and the Enchanted Forest and Holiday Trail of Lights. Residents also come together for an array of outdoor activities at Sherwood’s many parks and recreational facilities, including Sherwood Forest, Indianhead Lake, Henson Park Tennis Center, and the Greens at North Hills.
Scenic parks, short commute times, excellent schools, and an overall tranquil atmosphere within minutes of Arkansas’ capital city continue to draw new residents to Sherwood. Getting around from Sherwood is easy with convenience to multiple major roadways like U.S. 167, I-40, I-30, and I-440.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,731
Average: $86,243
Education
8,409
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,178
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sherwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sherwood, AR is $766 for a studio, $835 for one bedroom, $1,021 for two bedrooms, and $1,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sherwood has increased by 9.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
772 Sq Ft
House
$1,789/month
1,537 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sherwood, AR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
355 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
764 Students
LISA Academy North High School
Public
Grades 9-12
286 Students
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
731 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,061 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Burns Park
- Museum of Discovery
- Central Arkansas Nature Center
- Central High School National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.