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TX area data

Sherman, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Sherman.

Population: 54,936 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sherman, TX is $246,326 — down 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,875 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,304/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$246,326

Typical home value

-7.2%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$246,326
1-year appreciation
-7.2%
3-year appreciation
-10.4%
5-year appreciation
+7.2%
10-year appreciation
+82.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$279,183
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,875
Median list price
$266,495
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
262
For-sale inventory
399
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
441
1-year forecast
-3.1%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
78

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,304/mo
1-year rent change
-3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,395/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,932/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,148/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
CRUTCHFIELD EL, FRED DOUGLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, FAIRVIEW EL, PINER MIDDLE, WASHINGTON EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, cold wave, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
550
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,156
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,351

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chickasaw National Recreation Area (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Butler Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field (PNX) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SHERMA, WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CARRUS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,342 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,255
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
69.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,880
Average weekly wage
$1,183
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,881

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ShermanState medianUS median
Typical home value$246,326$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$265,875$285,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,304/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,255$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sherman, TX?
$246,326.
What is the median sale price in Sherman, TX?
$265,875.
How long do homes take to sell in Sherman, TX?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Sherman, TX?
Typical rent: $1,304/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sherman, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, cold wave, hail, heat wave.
Is Sherman, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 550 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sherman, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sherman, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sherman, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sherman, TX?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sherman, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sherman, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sherman

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