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About
Life in Sherman
Sherman is experiencing real economic momentum right now, especially with Texas Instruments' massive $30 billion semiconductor plant that began operations in late 2025 and GlobalWafers' nearby $5 billion facility. These aren't small deals — they're bringing thousands of jobs and reshaping the local economy beyond the traditional food processing and manufacturing base. That said, the job market is already fairly healthy with an unemployment rate around 3.6%, and a median household income of about $59,000 gives you a decent sense of the economic middle ground here.
Sherman at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+20.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sherman: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sherman, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.9%), and 13.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Sherman
In Sherman, rent runs 6% below the TX average, and home values are 14% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,346
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $247,900 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Sherman
Unemployment in Sherman is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sherman Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.2 min avg
How Sherman residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sherman, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 57 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sherman runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
298.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,636.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sherman Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grayson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grayson County, which includes Sherman, the most common type is hail, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2024 | 37 | Hail | $452,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $586,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $117,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Hail | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $157,500 |
| 2019 | 24 | Hail | $247,200 |
| 2018 | 9 | Hail | $35,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Grayson County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Sherman) is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Collin County, TX (30 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sherman has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.9"
Hot Days/Year
73
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
43
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 34°F | 2.52" |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 65°F | 45°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 62°F | 5.54" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 2.90" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.88" |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 3.43" |
| Oct | 75°F | 55°F | 4.77" |
| Nov | 63°F | 44°F | 3.50" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 3.62" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sherman
Sherman has 3 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
17.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sherman
Sherman's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Sherman
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,165 students · in-state tuition $50,014 · 71% graduate · median earnings $62,064 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sherman
Sherman has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sherman
Sherman Public Library
421 N Travis St, Sherman
Cities Near Sherman
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sherman?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sherman FAQ
Is Sherman, Texas affordable?⌄
Sherman's median rent is $1,324/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $58,859/year. Median home value is $243,500.
Is Sherman, Texas safe?⌄
Sherman's violent crime rate was 298 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1636 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sherman, Texas?⌄
Sherman has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sherman, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Sherman is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,324/month and median household income is $58,859/year. The median home value is $243,500. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sherman, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Sherman is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from