The Town FilesSherman, Maine
Town in Aroostook County · population 815 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,200
- Household income
- $49,444
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 86 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 33.4
Sherman is a town of 815 people in Aroostook County, Maine. The median home is worth $115,200, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for families than 83% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Maine towns.
How Sherman ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sherman is worth $115,200, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $49,444, which is more affordable than 89% of Maine towns. Median rent is $672 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sherman | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,200 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $672 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $49,444 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.8% | — |
Who lives in Sherman
| People | Sherman | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.5% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 28.2% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.5% | 90.0% |
Weather in Sherman
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 3.2°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 86.1 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 189 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherman since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 30, 1971 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on June 30, 2003.
Severe weather in Aroostook County since 1996
Aroostook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
| February 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1953: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 9, 2008 | Flood | DR-1755: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Aroostook County
Aroostook County had 25,999 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,148 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Sherman itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Towns near Sherman
- Patten, ME8.9 mi · 539 people · home $83,000
- Patten, ME9.5 mi · 881 people · home $127,600
- Island Falls, ME10.0 mi · 758 people · home $108,300
- Oakfield, ME17.3 mi · 661 people · home $144,300
- Medway, ME18.0 mi · 1,187 people · home $100,400
- East Millinocket, ME20.0 mi · 1,572 people · home $86,200
- East Millinocket, ME20.9 mi · 1,560 people · home $86,200
- Linneus, ME21.6 mi · 947 people · home $144,200
Sherman questions
Is Sherman, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sherman scores better for retirees than 45% of Maine towns and quieter than 62%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Sherman?
The median owner-occupied home in Sherman is valued at $115,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,444, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $672 a month.
What is the weather like in Sherman?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 3.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 86.1 inches of snow.
Does Sherman get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 30, 1971. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)