At a Glance
Median Income
$48,958
$30,792 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $171,146
Median Rent
$543/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
18.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherman residents earn a median household income of $48,958 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,792. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherman is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,146. Median rent is $543/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.9% of adults in Sherman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population639
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,958
Per Capita$30,792
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$543
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$171,146
Housing Units270
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,550 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.