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Sherman, TX


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Sherman, Texas

Sherman, Texas, in Grayson county, is 30 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 59 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Sherman contains a population of approximately 35,082.

The People and Families of Sherman

In Sherman, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sherman had a median family income of $42,528.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Sherman favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $17,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Sherman Housing

Sherman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sherman, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sherman Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sherman Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sherman Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sherman, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women49
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime33

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