Signals
Augusta-Waterville
Sherman-Denison
Growth
67 · Top 24%
vs76 · Top 10%
Climate
57 · Bottom 18%
vs71 · Top 33%
Physical resilience
77 · Top 19%
vs75 · Top 21%
Housing affordability
95 · Top 49%
vs86 · Bottom 29%
Access
63 · Bottom 26%
vs73 · Bottom 43%
Economic stability
53 · Top 47%
vs66 · Top 31%
Measured values
| Metric | Augusta-Waterville | Sherman-Denison | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,808 | 143,337 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $69,077 | $72,182 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,597 | $38,174 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 146/sq mi | 154/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $238,200 | $248,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $992 | $1,310 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 66.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 23.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% | 11.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 517 | 1,466 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 4.1 | 10.2 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 7.0% | -35.0% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 80°F | 93°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 12°F | 34°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.8" | 44.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 53 mi | 51 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 27.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 43.7 | 39.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Augusta-Waterville
Elevated or high exposure: ice storm, hurricane.
Sherman-Denison
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
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Full profiles: Augusta-Waterville, ME Micro Area · Sherman-Denison, TX Metro Area · How this is calculated: methodology