What are the schools like in Sherrill, NY?

Sherrill is served primarily by SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Sherrill?

The median household income in Sherrill, NY is $86,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Sherrill, NY?

Sherrill has an average high temperature of 29.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 151.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Sherrill, NY affordable or expensive?

Sherrill's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sherrill is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,000 and the median rent is $930 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sherrill, NY?

Sherrill has a violent crime rate of 199.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sherrill, NY a Good Place to Live?

Sherrill is a small town of 3,057 in New York, with a median household income of $86,821 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Sherrill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Sherrill 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: 92.3

Sherrill's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sherrill costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sherrill, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$930	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sherrill's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.0 /100k

Property Crime

1214.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sherrill is served primarily by SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sherrill, NY	National Avg
School District	SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sherrill sees average highs of 29.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 151.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sherrill, NY
Average High — January	29.6°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	151.3"

Demographics

Metric	Sherrill, NY	National Avg
Population	3,057	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	27.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sherrill

Sherrill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13461

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sherrill, NY affordable or expensive?

Sherrill's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sherrill roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,000 and median rent is $930/month.

What is the crime rate in Sherrill, NY?

Sherrill's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sherrill?

Public schools in Sherrill are operated by SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sherrill, NY a good place to live?

Sherrill, NY has a population of 3,057, a median household income of $86,821, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Sherrill?

Sherrill averages 29.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 151.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sherrill?

Sherrill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13461.

What is the population of Sherrill?

The population of Sherrill, New York is 3,057 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sherrill?

Key numbers for living in Sherrill: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $194,000, median household income $86,821, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sherrill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.