Special Interest
Housing in Sherman County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sherman County averages $1,032/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sherman County FMR Area are $991 for a studio, $1,085 for 1‑bedroom, $1,424 for 2‑bedroom, $1,774 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,389 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $392 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sherman County shows a 38% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sherman County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
