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Sherwood, Oregon
Retirement Oregon
Located in the northwest corner of Oregon, Sherwood is a bedroom
community just outside of Portland. It was incorporated in 1893 and was
named after Sherwood Forest in England. The population is approximately
17,000 people, of which 20% are age 45 or better.
Sherwood is an affluent community with the median household income well above the
national average. The median home price is in the high $200,000 range,
and the cost of living is roughly 22% above the national average.
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The city has been growing quickly, increasing in population by nearly
50% within the last decade. The city is expected to reach a
population of 300,000 within the next 10 or 20 years. It is a liberal
city, with nearly 60% of the residents voting Democratic. Crime is
practically an unknown, always an important consideration for retirees.
Sherwood does not have a hospital of its own but Legacy Meridian
Park Hospital is within 5 miles and is accredited by the Joint
Commission. It has 825 beds but is not a teaching hospital. Another hospital,
Providence Newberg Medical Center, is also close at hand and is also
accredited by the Joint Commission.
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| When it comes to climate, Sherwood is typical of much of Oregon. the
city receives roughly 43 inches of precipitation a year, and it does
rain almost every other day. The sun always shines roughly 150 days of
the year, and on the comfort index, a combination of temperature and
humidity, Sherwood ranks below the national average.
Overall, this northwestern Oregon city outside of Portland is a place
we can recommend for retirement.
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