How much do homeowners pay a month in Sherman, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Sherman, IL pay a median of $1,995 (±$387) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $948 (±$119).
70.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Sherman, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,812 in 2015–2019 to $1,995 in 2020–2024 (+10.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,995 (±$387)
- Without a mortgage
- $948 (±$119)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 70.0%
Monthly owner costs in Sherman
| Sherman | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,995 (±$387) | $1,494 (±$29) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $948 (±$119) | $651 (±$14) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 70.0% (±8.7 points) | 59.4% (±1.2 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,474 (±$613) | $3,512 (±$86) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Sherman, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Sangamon County ($1,494).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($1,987).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Sangamon County, Sherman ranks 6 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 410 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Sherman have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,812 (±$104) | $1,995 (±$387) | +10.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,920 (±$475) | $6,474 (±$613) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $244,300 (±$23,040) | $297,800 (±$33,071) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Sherman
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | $1,995 (±$387) | — |
| Fancy Creek Township | 3.5 mi | $2,173 (±$263) | Not measurably different |
| Spaulding | 3.6 mi | $1,750 (±$290) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Township | 4.0 mi | $1,859 (±$75) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 4.0 mi | $1,005 (±$137) | Lower |
| Riverton | 4.7 mi | $1,443 (±$557) | Not measurably different |
| Cantrall | 5.0 mi | $1,450 (±$544) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 5.1 mi | $937 (±$69) | Lower |
| Williamsville | 5.6 mi | $1,782 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield Township, IL ($1,005), Grandview, IL ($937).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leland Grove | $2,244 (±$193) |
| 2 | Fancy Creek Township | $2,173 (±$263) |
| 3 | Ball Township | $2,101 (±$177) |
| 4 (tie) | Cooper Township | $2,000 (±$189) |
| 4 (tie) | Cotton Hill Township | $2,000 (±$882) |
| 6 | Sherman | $1,995 (±$387) |
| 7 | Talkington Township | $1,963 (±$283) |
| 8 | Rochester Township | $1,953 (±$203) |
| 9 | Rochester | $1,934 (±$293) |
| 10 | Gardner Township | $1,869 (±$314) |
| 11 | Williams Township | $1,859 (±$75) |
| 12 | Williamsville | $1,782 (±$153) |
Showing 12 of 50 places in Sangamon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sherman
What is the average mortgage payment in Sherman?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sherman, IL is $1,995 (±$387) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Sherman?
Owners without a mortgage in Sherman pay a median of $948 (±$119) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Sherman gone up?
In Sherman, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,812 in 2015–2019 to $1,995 in 2020–2024 (+10.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sherman village, Illinois (place:69342, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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