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Sherman, TX vs Wood River, IL

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Are people in Wood River older or younger than people in Sherman?
- The Median Age in Wood River is 1.4 years older than in Sherman.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wood River or Sherman?
- Wood River housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Sherman housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wood River or Sherman?
- The average commute for residents of Wood River is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sherman.

Things to do in Sherman?
Sherman, Texas is situated in Grayson county featuring numerous attractions such as Sherman Open Air Museum combined with local stores like the Sherman Town Center Shopping Center.

Things to do in Wood River?
Located on the Mississippi River between Alton & East Alton lies Wood River , Illinois — a vibrant city spanning 5 square miles consisting both sprawling suburban neighborhoods & rural countryside alike making it perfect if you want hermits haven away from urban life yet still be close enough enjoy big city offerings at their St Louis metropolitan area neighbor only 25 minutes away .

 Sherman, TXWood River, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,325329,725,481
 Median Income$53,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sherman    4 Reviews

I'm a sub in the school system and boy is it an eye opener! A LOT MORE MONEY needs to be spent here. There are so many people with very little education, few good  More

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Over 12 years ago

This is very INACCURATE. You can NOT find a decent house for $79,000 in this area unless it is a mobile home/trailer. I looked for 6 months and could NOT find a house in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sherman is one of the nicest cities in the U.S. First, the population and the business climate is exploding, with new hotels, a convention center and 7 new banks in the  More

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