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A town of 3,554 people in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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Town in Connecticut, United States
1802Established
3,527Population
23.4 sq miArea
466 ftElevation

Sherman is the northernmost and least populous town of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,527 at the 2020 census. Before 1802, the town was incorporated as part of New Fairfield. It is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Sherman is a popular weekend retreat for New York City residents, with about a third of its residents weekenders. The town is located 62 miles (100 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. Sherman is the only town in Fairfield County in the 860 area code; the remainder of the county is served by the area code 203/area code 475 overlay. The town is named for Founding Father Roger Sherman.

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ZIP code06784
Area code860, 959
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$717K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sherman home is worth about $717,000, up 3.3% in a year, 59% above the Connecticut typical home.

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The public schools Sherman’s kids attend outperform 79% of Connecticut’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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