What are the schools like in Sherman, CT?

Sherman is served primarily by Sherman School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Sherman?

The median household income in Sherman, CT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sherman, CT?

Sherman has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.3 inches.

Sherman, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sherman, CT affordable or expensive?

Sherman's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sherman is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sherman, CT?

Sherman has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sherman, CT a Good Place to Live?

Sherman is a small town of 33 in Connecticut, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Sherman stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sherman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sherman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Sherman's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sherman costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sherman, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sherman's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sherman is served primarily by Sherman School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sherman, CT	National Avg
School District	Sherman School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	100.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sherman sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 49.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sherman, CT
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	49.3"

Demographics

Metric	Sherman, CT	National Avg
Population	33	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lakeside Woods, CT 1 mi Inglenook, CT 4 mi Sail Harbor, CT 4 mi Bogus Hill, CT 5 mi New Milford, CT 5 mi

Sherman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sherman, CT affordable or expensive?

Sherman's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sherman roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sherman, CT?

Sherman's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sherman?

Public schools in Sherman are operated by Sherman School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 100.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sherman, CT a good place to live?

Sherman, CT has a population of 33, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sherman?

Sherman averages 33.4°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 49.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sherman?

The population of Sherman, Connecticut is 33 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sherman?

Key numbers for living in Sherman: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sherman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.