At a Glance
Median Income
$79,732
$25,659 per capita
Home Value
$425,000
Zillow: $540,193
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sheridan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheridan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $79,732 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,659. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $425,000 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,193. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sheridan reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,447
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,732
Per Capita$25,659
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
B+
Home Value$425,000
Rent
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$540,193
Housing Units463
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.0%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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