Sherman Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,357 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,679 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$580 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 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 35 24
Feb 2 21 25
Mar 3 18 33
Apr 4 5 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 12 39
Dec 4 33 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 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
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
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Sherman High School
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Jamestown Business College
17 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Community College
19 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Saint Vincent Hospital
26 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
70 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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