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Sharon, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
Sharon, CT
At a Glance
How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $158,146 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $134,922. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $276,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $655,434. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sharon reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.
Education
80.8% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.