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Sherwood, AR

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Where you’re close to the action but far from the noise

Suburban Scenic Family-Friendly Affordable Diverse Convenient

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sherwood, AR is $626 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $869 for two bedrooms, and $1,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sherwood has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
772 Sq Ft
House
$2,059/month
1,652 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

8

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sherwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

368 Students

8
out of 10

Sylvan Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

7
out of 10

Clinton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

567 Students

5
out of 10

Oakbrooke Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

441 Students

5
out of 10

Sylvan Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,122 Students

5
out of 10

Sylvan Hills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,017 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burns Park
  • Museum of Discovery
  • Central Arkansas Nature Center
  • Central High School National Historic Site

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 2025.