At a Glance
Median Income
$158,146
$134,922 per capita
Home Value
$276,300
Zillow: $695,239
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
80.8%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
8.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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 $695,239. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population495
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,146
Per Capita$134,922
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$695,239
Housing Units381
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation814 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Sharon was founded in 1739.
The median home in Sharon was built in 1938.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.