Where Does Sheldon Live In Young Sheldon

So, there I was, binge-watching Young Sheldon the other day, laughing my way through another episode of this brilliant spin-off. I mean, who doesn't love Sheldon Cooper's younger self running around in his high-waisted pants and suspenders, right? But then it hit me, I've been watching this show for ages, and I've never really thought about where Sheldon actually lives. I mean, sure, it's Texas, but where exactly?

East Texas, Here We Come!

Alright, so let's dive into it. Sheldon lives in the fictional town of Medford, Texas. Now, before you go pulling out your maps, no, Medford isn't a real place. But it's based on the real-life town of Palestine, Texas. Fun fact, the show's creators chose Palestine because it's a small town with a university, just like the show's setting. Isn't that neat?

Now, let's talk about Sheldon's house. It's a classic American suburban home, with a white picket fence and all. The exterior shots of the house are actually filmed at the Hawthorne Circle neighborhood in Pasadena, California. But the interior? That's all sets, my friends. The interior scenes are filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles.

Meet the Neighbors

Sheldon's house is located at 1240 W. Chandler St, Medford, TX 75854. At least, that's the address they use on the show. In reality, it's just a street name and number they've made up. But hey, it's a fun little detail to know, right?

Now, you might be wondering, who are Sheldon's neighbors? Well, there's the Cooper family, of course. But aside from them, there's the Duckett family, who live next door. They're Sheldon's best friend Georgie's family. And then there's the Hornswoggle family, who live across the street. They're not actually in the show, but their house is used in exterior shots.

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Sheldon's School Days

Now, let's not forget about Sheldon's school. He attends Medford High School, which is actually a high school in Pasadena, California called John Muir High School. Fun fact, the school's real-life mascot is the Mustangs, but in the show, they're the Medford High School Lions.

And what about Sheldon's university days? Well, he attends Hilltop University, which is a fictional school based on the real-life Caltech. The exterior shots of the university are actually filmed at the California Institute of Technology, but the interior scenes are filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles.

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Visiting Sheldon's World

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Hey, I want to visit Sheldon's world!" Well, I've got good news and bad news. The good news is, you can visit the exterior locations where the show is filmed. The bad news is, they're not in Texas. But hey, at least you can say you've been to Sheldon's neighborhood, right?

So there you have it, folks. A little tour of where Sheldon Cooper lives in Young Sheldon. It's a fun little world they've created, isn't it? I mean, who wouldn't want to live in a town where everyone knows your name and your genius IQ?