Living in Sheridan, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sheridan · Census data 2020–2024
Sheridan has 208 residents with a median age of 27.4. The median household income is $61,492 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $132,800.
Sheridan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sheridan at a glance
- Population
- 208
- Median age
- 27.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,492State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $132,800State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
Is Sheridan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 10.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sheridan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sheridan the median home value is $132,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Sheridan median household income
The median household income in Sheridan is $61,492 and the income per person is $58,021. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sheridan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 64%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.02
64% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sheridan has many vacation and second homes.
Sheridan demographics
- Population
- 208
- Median age
- 27.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sheridan ›
Education in Sheridan
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Sheridan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sheridan
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 45.6%
Sheridan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 208 | $61,492 | $132,800 | — |
| Rock Island | 414 | $43,149 | $122,800 | — |
| Glidden | 1,071 | $99,276 | $233,800 | — |
| Weimar | 2,928 | $47,548 | $165,300 | $483 |
| Columbus | 3,860 | $49,418 | $241,700 | $879 |
| Garwood | 386 | $62,024 | $231,300 | — |
| Hallettsville | 2,755 | $55,718 | $163,000 | $922 |
| Schulenburg | 2,768 | $51,294 | $205,900 | $957 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,485 | $69,205 | $137,900 | $1,229 |
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What is the median household income in Sheridan, TX?
The median household income in Sheridan is $61,492, 22% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $132,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Sheridan, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Sheridan?
The median age in Sheridan is 27.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Sheridan?
The unemployment rate in Sheridan is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sheridan?
7.7% 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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