Sherwood: Everyday Odessa Convenience With a Local, Lived-In Feel

About Sherwood

Sherwood feels like the part of Odessa where your errands, workouts, and school drop-offs stay close to home. On a typical weeknight, it’s easy to recognize the rhythm around Lowe's Market a short hop away and the steady in-and-out at 7 Brew, where quick drive-thru coffee runs are practically a routine. Just as familiar is the neighborhood’s proximity to big community destinations like the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center, which gives this side of town an “events are close” kind of energy.

The neighborhood sits in the 79762 ZIP code area, home to about 39,927 residents, and it reads as a younger, working-and-raising-kids part of Odessa with a median age of 31.5. That youth shows up in the day-to-day: early mornings on school schedules, after-school athletics, and quick dinner stops before practice. With a median household income of $75,272 in the ZIP, Sherwood tends to draw residents who want a practical home base near Odessa’s core services without pushing into the far edges of town.

Housing here aligns with what many buyers look for in Odessa right now: attainable ownership paired with rental options for flexibility. The average home value sits around $232,900, a number that helps explain why the area sees a mix of long-term homeowners and newer arrivals getting established. In the surrounding ZIP, roughly 51.8% of households are owner-occupied and about 41.0% are renter-occupied, so the streets feel active year-round rather than seasonal or purely commuter-focused.

Schools help anchor Sherwood’s identity. Families talk about proximity as much as ratings, and it matters that Ross El and Goliad El are both about 0.3 miles away, with Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle around 0.7 miles. For high schoolers, Permian H S sits about 1.1 miles from the neighborhood, and there are multiple A-rated options nearby in ECTOR COUNTY ISD like Sam Houston El and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa.

Sherwood fits into Odessa as a practical, central-feeling pocket surrounded by familiar nearby areas like Sherwood Acres, Hilldale, and Longhorn. People who choose it usually want a neighborhood that keeps Odessa life close at hand: schools within minutes, grocery runs that don’t take all evening, and enough nearby coffee, fitness, and community venues to make a typical week feel manageable.

Living in Sherwood: Schools Close By, Errands Even Closer

Living in Sherwood is about settling into a routine that doesn’t require constant cross-town driving. With Lowe's Market roughly 0.4 miles away and H-E-B about 1.5 miles out, grocery trips can be a quick stop on the way home instead of a weekend production. When you need a bigger run, United Supermarkets, Market Street, and Walmart Supercenter all sit within a few miles, so most households end up rotating stores depending on the week.

Homes in and around Sherwood reflect a ZIP code where about 17,522 housing units support both owners and renters, and the feel is more “lived-in Odessa” than master-planned. With homeownership in the broader ZIP at about 51.8% and the neighborhood figure around 55.9%, you’ll notice a blend of pride-of-ownership yards alongside rentals that keep the area accessible for people relocating for work. Buyers often start their search with the local benchmark of about $232,900 for typical home values, then narrow based on whether they want something ready-to-go or a place they can update over time.

School runs are a defining part of daily life here. For elementary, Ross El is essentially in the immediate orbit at about 0.3 miles, and Sam Houston El is also close at roughly 0.9 miles with an A rating. Middle school families have Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle nearby at about 0.7 miles. High school options range from the large-campus experience at Permian H S (about 1.1 miles) to specialized A-rated choices like Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S within a few miles.

Weekday workouts and weekend activities tend to cluster around the nearby fitness hubs. Around the Clock Fitness and Fitness 1440 Odessa, TX are each about 0.4 miles away, which makes it realistic to keep a gym habit even with a busy schedule. For bigger events and a change of pace, the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center sits about 0.8 miles away, and sports-focused options like Pat Wikse Tennis Center, Jame Segrest Stadium, and Ratliff Stadium are all within a short drive.

Food and coffee runs have their own familiar circuit. It’s common to see neighbors grabbing a quick drink at 7 Brew around 0.8 miles away, meeting up at Starbucks about 1.4 miles out, or mixing it up with HTeaO locations nearby when West Texas heat hits hard. For low-key evenings, Margarita Bar is close at about 0.4 miles, while Dos Amigos and Bottoms Up offer easy meet-up spots a little farther out. The overall cost profile supports that practical lifestyle too: with an all-items cost of living index of 93.9 (where 100 is the national average) and utilities at 82.9, many residents find it easier to balance housing, commuting, and everyday expenses—especially in Texas, where there’s no state income tax.

Things to Do Near Sherwood

Sherwood’s biggest advantage is how many “after work” options sit within a few minutes. Coffee is a genuine routine here, with 7 Brew about 0.8 miles away and another 7 Brew Coffee around 1.5 miles, plus multiple Starbucks locations within roughly 1.4 to 2.9 miles. When the weather turns hot, HTeaO and Hteao - Odessa West become easy stops for tea runs, and Good Life Nutrition nearby fits the grab-and-go wellness crowd.

For fitness and events, the neighborhood lives close to Odessa’s activity hubs. The Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center is about 0.8 miles away, so it’s not unusual to plan an evening around whatever’s happening there. Day-to-day workouts are convenient too, with Around the Clock Fitness and Fitness 1440 Odessa, TX both roughly 0.4 miles away, and options like Crunch Fitness, Planet Fitness, and Hotworx within a short drive.

Errands are simple to stack. Lowe's Market is close at about 0.4 miles, H-E-B is about 1.5 miles out, and Market Street and Supermercado El Rancho sit within around 2.5 miles, which makes weeknight grocery stops feel doable instead of rushed.

Neighborhoods Near Sherwood

Sherwood sits in the middle of a cluster of familiar Odessa pockets, so it’s easy to recognize where one area blends into the next. W & B Replat and Row Addition are both about 0.4 miles away, giving Sherwood a connected, in-town feel rather than an isolated edge-of-city vibe. Commander is also close at roughly 0.5 miles, and you’ll often hear locals reference these areas interchangeably when talking about quick routes to stores, schools, or the Coliseum.

Just beyond the immediate blocks, neighborhoods like Longhorn, Goldston, A W Thompson, Hillside, Birdsong, Cynco, and Hilldale ring the area at around 0.6 miles. That proximity matters in daily life because school choices, sports practices, and shopping patterns overlap across these names. Sherwood Acres is also nearby at about 0.6 miles, and residents often compare the two when house-hunting, especially if they’re prioritizing being close to Ross El, Sam Houston El, or the short drive to H-E-B.

BDC is another nearby reference point at about 0.6 miles, rounding out a tight set of neighborhoods where most needs—groceries, coffee, gyms, and school campuses—stay within a few miles of home.

Local Resources Near Sherwood

For school-related needs, Sherwood residents are tied closely to Ector County ISD, with the Ector County Isd office about 2.8 miles away for enrollment and district services. Families juggling multiple campuses appreciate having several neighborhood schools close by, from Ross El and Goliad El near the heart of the area to specialized high school options like George H W Bush New Tech Odessa and the early college high schools a short drive away.

Property and tax questions usually run through offices that are also nearby. The Ector County Appraisal District sits about 2.5 miles away, and the Ector County Tax Assessor office is about 2.6 miles away, which is helpful when you’re verifying exemptions or reviewing a valuation after buying. For civic needs, County Courthouse is about 2.6 miles from Sherwood, with Odessa City Hall around 2.9 miles away and Municeipal Plaza about 3.1 miles.

Everyday services are convenient as well, with USPS around 2.3 miles away and a UPS Access Point about 2.1 miles away for quick shipping returns. Public safety resources in the broader area include Odessa Fire Rescue around 3.5 miles away, which helps give residents a sense that core services are close rather than out on the fringe.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood

Is Sherwood a good place to live?

Sherwood can be a strong fit for buyers and renters who want Odessa convenience without stretching the budget. In the 79762 area, home values around $232,900 and a median household income of $75,272 point to a solid middle-market neighborhood where people can still find attainable housing. Daily life is built around nearby essentials like Lowe's Market (about 0.4 miles) and easy coffee stops like 7 Brew (about 0.8 miles). The ZIP’s median age of 31.5 also shows a younger, active community with plenty of school and sports routines, plus quick access to big venues like the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center (about 0.8 miles).

Is Sherwood safe?

Sherwood’s day-to-day feel is shaped by being close to Odessa’s main civic core rather than far out on the edges. While no neighborhood can claim zero crime and specific crime statistics aren’t provided here, many residents take comfort in knowing Odessa Fire Rescue is only about 3.5 miles away and that city services like Odessa City Hall are under 3 miles away. In areas with a mix of ownership and rentals like 79762, neighbors tend to pay attention to street activity, especially near school routes to campuses like Ross El and Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle. A practical approach is to visit at different times of day and talk with nearby homeowners about their block’s routines and any informal watch culture.

How are the schools in Sherwood?

Sherwood is surrounded by a deep lineup of ECTOR COUNTY ISD campuses, including several A-rated options within a few miles. For elementary, Sam Houston El is about 0.9 miles away with an A rating, and EL Magnet at Reagan El is about 2.3 miles away with an A rating as well. Nearby secondary choices include George H W Bush New Tech Odessa (A-rated, about 1.4 miles) and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S (A-rated, about 2.4 miles). Families also have neighborhood-closest options like Ross El (B-rated, about 0.3 miles) and Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle (C-rated, about 0.7 miles), plus Permian H S (C-rated, about 1.1 miles) for a traditional large high school setting.

What is the cost of living in Sherwood?

Sherwood’s overall cost profile generally runs below the national baseline. Using the regional price parity style index where 100 equals the US average, the all-items cost of living index is 93.9, meaning many typical expenses price out lower than the national norm. Housing costs track similarly with an index of 89.7, goods come in at 93.8, and utilities are notably lower at 82.9, which can matter in Odessa’s high-demand summer months. On property taxes, you’ll want to account for the City of Odessa property tax rate of $0.4707 per $100 of valuation and the Ector County property tax rate of $0.4390 per $100. Together, that’s an estimated combined rate of $0.9097 per $100 before adding any school district or other local taxing entities, which are not provided here. For many households, Texas’s lack of a state income tax helps offset the reality that property taxes are a major part of the monthly housing budget. If you’re comparing homes, confirm the full tax rate for the specific address and check eligibility for exemptions through the Ector County Appraisal District.

Is Sherwood good for families?

Sherwood works well for many families because school options and after-school activities are close enough to keep the week moving. Ross El and Goliad El are each about 0.3 miles away, and Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle is about 0.7 miles away, which can shorten morning and afternoon logistics. Families looking for specialized programs also have A-rated high school options nearby like George H W Bush New Tech Odessa and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S within a few miles. For activities, the cluster of sports and fitness facilities nearby—plus the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center about 0.8 miles away—supports a busy schedule of practices, games, and community events. The ZIP’s 22.6% under-18 share also reflects that plenty of households are raising kids in this part of 79762.

What is Sherwood known for?

Sherwood is known locally for being an easy, central-feeling pocket in Odessa’s 79762 that keeps daily life close to the essentials. People recognize it by its proximity to the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center (about 0.8 miles), the quick grocery access at Lowe's Market (about 0.4 miles), and the strong concentration of schools and sports facilities nearby. The neighborhood also sits among a tight circle of named Odessa areas—Sherwood Acres, Hilldale, Longhorn, and Row Addition—so it’s often discussed as part of a connected in-town cluster rather than a standalone subdivision. Demographically, the ZIP’s Hispanic majority at 54.3% and its younger median age of 31.5 shape the neighborhood’s everyday culture, from school-focused routines to busy weeknight errands.

What are things to do near Sherwood?

Near Sherwood, most “things to do” look like a mix of coffee runs, local hangouts, and event nights. For caffeine, 7 Brew is about 0.8 miles away and Starbucks is around 1.4 miles, with multiple HTeaO spots nearby for iced tea stops. For a casual evening, Margarita Bar sits close at about 0.4 miles, while Dos Amigos (about 1.1 miles) and Bottoms Up (about 2 miles) are easy meet-up options. If you want something bigger than a typical night out, the Ector County Coliseum & Exposition Center about 0.8 miles away is the area’s key venue, and the nearby lineup of athletic facilities—like Pat Wikse Tennis Center and Ratliff Stadium—keeps weekends busy with sports and community activity.

What ZIP code is Sherwood in?

Sherwood is in Odessa’s 79762 ZIP code area. Most home searches and school zoning checks for Sherwood will reference 79762.

Interested in Buying or Selling in Sherwood?

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