HEAD TO HEAD
Blacksburg vs Sherman
Sherman leads Blacksburg on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Blacksburg, VA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Sherman, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Blacksburg | Sherman |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 88 | 88 |
| Affordable to rent | 69 | 80 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 59 | 88 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 46 | 61 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 36 ◆ | 23 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Blacksburg | Sherman |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $291K | $291K |
| Typical rent | $1,694/mo | $1,385/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 18°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.11 kWh/m²/day | 4.64 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #265 | #319 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.