Connecticut
Sharon is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 495. Residents earn $158,146 per year, which is 110% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sharon receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Sharon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sharon is $158,146, which is significantly higher than the national average — 110% above $75,149. This places Sharon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sharon is $276,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sharon is a highly educated community — 80.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sharon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,146 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $134,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,475 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,670 |
| County GDP | $6,465M |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Healthcare | 340 |
| Retail | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $276,300 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $655,434 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $252 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Exercise Access | 84.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8790°N, 73.4616°W |
| County FIPS | 09160 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.8% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Retail Stores | 378 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |