Living in Sheridan, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sheridan · Census data 2020–2024
Sheridan has 1,183 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $95,652 (4% lower than the California median), the median home value is $465,300, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Sheridan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sheridan at a glance
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 28.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $95,652State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $465,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Sheridan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sheridan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sheridan the median home value is $465,300, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,577 a month in housing costs.
Sheridan median household income
The median household income in Sheridan is $95,652 and the income per person is $29,714. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sheridan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.94
Sheridan demographics
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 3%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sheridan ›
Education in Sheridan
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Sheridan have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sheridan
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Sheridan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 1,183 | $95,652 | $465,300 | $1,835 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | $1,264 |
| Lincoln | 52,956 | $111,990 | $651,000 | $2,090 |
| Beale AFB | 1,344 | $70,061 | — | $2,758 |
| Trowbridge | 243 | $130,000 | $621,700 | — |
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | $441,800 | $1,625 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | $555,300 | $2,302 |
| Rocklin | 73,327 | $124,168 | $703,400 | $2,258 |
| Penryn | 1,114 | $127,361 | $808,500 | $573 |
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What is the median household income in Sheridan, CA?
The median household income in Sheridan is $95,652, 4% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sheridan?
The median home value in Sheridan is $465,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sheridan?
The median gross rent in Sheridan is $1,835 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is Sheridan, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Sheridan?
The median age in Sheridan is 28.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sheridan?
The average commute to work in Sheridan is 23 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sheridan?
The unemployment rate in Sheridan is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sheridan?
29.1% of adults in Sheridan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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