The Town Files

Sherman, Connecticut

Town · population 3,527 (2020 Census)

Map: where Sherman is in ConnecticutSherman
Median home
$497,300
Household income
$116,000
Jan low / Jul high
16° / 78°
Snow a year
52 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
14
Median age
60.2

Sherman is a town of 3,527 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $497,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 98% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 96% of Connecticut towns.

Sherman in our rankings:

How Sherman ranks

Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.

Sherman lifestyle rankings vs other Connecticut townsRetirement96th pctFamilies83rd pctQuiet98th pctWalkability13th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals33rd pctVibrancy5th pctHip & trendy79th pctCollege town45th pctUpscale77th pctVacation homes99th pctSeaside characterbottomCyclingbottomTransit75th pctDriving12th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Sherman is worth $497,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $116,000, which is more affordable than 27% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $2,276 a month. 94.4% of households own their home.

Sherman vs county vs typical Connecticut townShermanCountyTypical Connecticut townHome value$497,300$376,000Household income$116,000$109,167Monthly rent$2,276$1,462
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Connecticut towns with 500+ people.
HousingShermanTypical Connecticut town
Median home value$497,300$376,000
Median rent$2,276$1,462
Median household income$116,000$109,167
Home value ÷ income4.3×3.6×
Homeownership94.4%80.3%
Median year built19751969
Seasonal / vacation homes13.8%—

Who lives in Sherman

PeopleShermanTypical Connecticut town
Median age60.245.0
Age 65 and over32.9%20.6%
Under 1812.9%—
Bachelor's degree or higher59.7%45.8%
Below the poverty line2.2%5.7%
Veterans8.1%—
Born outside the U.S.8.0%—
Work from home41.9%16.8%
Average commute40.1 min27.6 min
Homes with broadband89.3%93.8%

Weather in Sherman

July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.

Sherman monthly temperatures and precipitation10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°32° freezing33°16°Jan36°19°Feb44°26°Mar57°37°Apr67°47°May74°56°Jun78°61°Jul76°60°Aug70°53°Sep60°41°Oct49°32°Nov39°23°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue3.913.93.012.54.211.83.52.14.14.64.24.94.94.23.91.95.09.5
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Carmel 4N station (11.0 mi away); snowfall estimated from the 3 nearest snow stations, weighted by distance.

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherman since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 21, 1951 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sherman by decade11950s01960s11970s01980s21990s62000s12010s32020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.

Public schools in Sherman

1 public school with 245 students, about 7.9 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
Sherman SchoolPK-82457.9

Towns near Sherman

Sherman questions

Is Sherman, Connecticut a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sherman scores better for retirees than 96% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 98%. 32.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.2).

How much does a house cost in Sherman?

The median owner-occupied home in Sherman is valued at $497,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,000, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $2,276 a month.

What is the weather like in Sherman?

July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.

Does Sherman get tornadoes?

14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 21, 1951. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Sherman's Census boundary (GEOID 0919068310). Comparisons use the median of Connecticut towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-12.