Lice Check Sherwood

Lice Check Sherwood: About Sherwood, Oregon

Sherwood is a city of roughly 20,000 in southwestern Washington County, about 18 miles southwest of Portland. Once a small agricultural town, Sherwood has grown rapidly since the 1990s while working to preserve its historic Old Town and rural character.

History of Sherwood

Sherwood was incorporated in 1893 and was originally a stop on the Oregon Electric Railway. For most of the 20th century it remained a small agricultural community of a few thousand people. Explosive growth began in the 1990s as Portland metro expanded south, and Sherwood's population roughly tripled between 1990 and 2010.

Neighborhoods in Sherwood

Sherwood is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.

Neighborhood	Character
Old Town Sherwood	The historic commercial core with preserved early-20th-century buildings and a walkable Main Street.
Sherwood West	Newer master-planned neighborhoods expanding toward Tualatin.
Morback Pond area	Residential neighborhoods around protected wetland areas.
South Sherwood	Rural and semi-rural areas retaining larger lots and some farmland.

Notable attractions in Sherwood

Sherwood offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

A 1,856-acre refuge with trails, observation decks, and excellent wildlife viewing.

Old Town Sherwood

Historic downtown with annual events including the Cruisin' Sherwood car show.

Stella Olsen Memorial Park

A large community park with trails and sports facilities.

Snake Hill Overlook

A scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tualatin River Valley.

Sherwood at a glance

• Population: ~20,000
• Median household income: $115,000
• Median home value: $625,000

Economy of Sherwood

Sherwood combines a strong commuter base (residents working throughout the Portland metro tech corridor) with local manufacturing, healthcare, and a small but active Old Town retail district.