Cost of Living in Sherrill, NY

Population 3,041 · New York · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Sherrill can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $207,000 against $88,233 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Sherrill is about 30 miles east of Syracuse, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 66% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 68
Rent 85

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sherrill

The median home value in Sherrill is $207,400 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,115/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,233/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 56.0°F and lows of 37.4°F. Overall, Sherrill has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$207,400
32% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$208,897
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 72.2%
Renter-occupied 27.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,115
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,729/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.2 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.0%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
13.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$88,233
18% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,030
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
62% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.1%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.8
Male median age 48.3
Female median age 46.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.0°F
Avg Low
37.4°F
Annual Precip
44"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303241556876817972594635
Low °F 141523354655605851413121
Precip" 2.652.263.023.913.884.474.184.683.474.293.633.56

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 32 — Good
78.3%
Good air days/yr
190
Max AQI recorded
351
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sherrill, NY?

Sherrill has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sherrill, NY?

The median gross rent in Sherrill is $1,115 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sherrill?

The median home value in Sherrill is $207,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sherrill?

The median household income in Sherrill is $88,233 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sherrill, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sherrill is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Sherrill, NY affordable?

Yes, Sherrill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sherrill?

Sherrill has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.4°F. Annual precipitation is 44". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sherrill at a Glance

Population
3,041
Median Income
$88,233
Home Value
$207,400
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg High Temp
56.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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