At a Glance
Median Income
$60,935
$31,990 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $252,838
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
351/100K
1,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.9% 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
3.1 / 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 $60,935 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherman is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,838. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sherman reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,932/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Sherman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherman has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population45,036
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,935
Per Capita$31,990
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,300
Rent$1,177
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$252,838
Housing Units18,546
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent351/100K
Property1,932/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault244/100K
Burglary597/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation712 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherman was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.