At a Glance
Median Income
$147,025
$60,210 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $323,340
Median Rent
$1,565/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sherman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sherman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sherman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherman residents earn a median household income of $147,025 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,210. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherman is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,340. Median rent is $1,565/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Sherman reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Sherman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherman has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,211
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,025
Per Capita$60,210
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,565
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$323,340
Housing Units1,558
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property568/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation576 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherman was built in 2002.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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