Sangamon County, Illinois
Sherman Real Estate and Local Guide
Sherman is a growing residential village about six miles northeast of Springfield that owes its origin to the railroad and grew from 209 residents in 1960 to over 4,600 by 2020.
Living in Sherman
The Rail Golf Course hosted the LPGA State Farm Classic professional golf tournament for three decades, from 1976 to 2006. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $147,025 median household
EducationAbout 47.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountySangamon County
Homes in Sherman
Single-family detached housesRoughly 78.1% of homes
Median home valueAbout $291,300
- About 89.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, well above typical rates for Illinois.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Sherman home
The Rail Golf Course
Source: en.wikipedia.org
18-hole course that hosted the LPGA State Farm Classic from 1976 to 2006
Carpenter Park
Source: shermanil.org
Longtime Sangamon River landmark tied to Carpenter's Mill dating to the 1840s
Route 66 Crossing
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Retail and commercial district on the north side of the village
Sherman Village Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
10-acre park with an amphitheatre, pavilions, a pond, and a 1-mile walking and cycling trail
Sherman-Williamsville Trail
Source: en.wikipedia.org
4.4-mile rail trail connecting Sherman to Williamsville