Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.6%
50% higher than US avg
How Sheffield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population888
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$41,400
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty18.6%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395
Rent Burden12.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+3.3%
Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sheffield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Sheffield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sheffield is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sheffield is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.
Sheffield has a population of 888 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Sheffield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
Social Characteristics
Sheffield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Sheffield is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income: Sheffield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
| 50% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
The median home value in Sheffield is $170,000, 40% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.6% |
| Housing Units | 395 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sheffield vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sheffield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 104.8 sq mi (271.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |