Sherman, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
639 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$619 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$377 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
3
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
4
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 36 24
Feb 2 22 26
Mar 3 19 33
Apr 4 5 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 1 50
Nov 4 13 40
Dec 4 34 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 150, NY
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Schools

Sherman Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Sherman High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Jamestown Business College
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Community College
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Saint Vincent Hospital
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
70 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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