Sherman, Texas
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 15% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 10% for violent crime
Sherman is a mid-size city in Texas with about 44,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, estimated total tax burden, and park & nature access. It rates lower on amenities nearby and violent crime.
Official websiteci.sherman.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.9 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$197k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.30%better than 34% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.14%better than 85% of US places
Unemployment3.6%better than 53% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.4 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.9 inbetter than 75% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.7better than 60% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality50.0better than 36% of US places
Violent Crime1846/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime1894/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Community
Population44,05297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4477th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability7.3/20better than 64% of US places
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 64% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.2%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.57better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sherman an affordable place to live?
- Sherman is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sherman?
- The median home value in Sherman is $197k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sherman?
- Median household income in Sherman is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sherman?
- Median gross rent in Sherman is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sherman safe?
- Sherman is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1846/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 1894/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sherman?
- Sherman averages 85°F in July and 45°F in January, with 43.4 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sherman?
- Public-school quality in Sherman is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sherman?
- The average one-way commute in Sherman is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)