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Sherman, ME


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Sherman, Maine

Sherman, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 177 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 276 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 937.

The People and Families of Sherman

In Sherman, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Sherman, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sherman had a median family income of $32,500.

Sherman Housing

Sherman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Maine. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Sherman the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Sherman, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sherman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Sherman Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 6%Sherman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 9%Sherman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sherman, ME

Comparing Sherman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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