Sharon, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

4.3 Great / 5.0
6,022 Population
$183,239 Median Income
$614,300 Home Value
$2,469 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
40.0 yrs Median Age
83.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.3
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.8
Affordability
2.5
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population6,022
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 74.7%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$183,239
Per Capita Income$71,572
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty Rate2.3%
County GDP$75,071M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$614,300
Zillow Value$848,793
Median Rent$2,469
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.5%
Depression22.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime446/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft16.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul28° / 73°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow56 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+83.4%
High School+99.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)38

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Work From Home25.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$183,239
Home Value$614,300
Median Rent$2,469
Poverty Rate2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+83.4%
Unemployment1.3%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature50.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,022
Population Density2,014 per sq mi
Median Age40.0 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74.7% Black 2.6% Hispanic 1.1% Other 21.6%
White74.7%
Black or African American2.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races21.6%

Language

English Only76.2%
Spanish Speakers23.8%
English 76.2% Spanish 23.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.5%
Health Insurance98.9%

Income

144% above avg
Median Household Income$183,239
Per Capita Income$71,572
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,625
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$164,234

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.3%
Poverty Rate2.3%
Total Establishments (County)26,156
County GDP$75,071M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,720
Healthcare Facilities2,640
Retail Stores2,359
Manufacturing519
Total Establishments26,156

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,720 Healthcare 2,640 Retail 2,359 Manufacturing 519

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$164,234
Avg Property Tax Paid$11,234

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.3 min
Work From Home25.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

118% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$614,300
Zillow Home Value Index$848,793

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$819,900
Price Per Sq Ft$328
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops9.1%
Active Inventory22

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied87.4%

Rental Costs

112% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,469
Zillow Rent Index$2,800

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$11,234
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.83%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure24.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity12.9%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)13.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.9%
Regular Checkup80.2%
Premature Death Rate4,629 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.5 / 10
Exercise Access94.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,640
Restaurants (County)1,720

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime445.6 /100K
Burglary99.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft330.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft16.5 /100K
Arson5.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)43

Temperature

28°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.6 in
Annual Snowfall56.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Land Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density2,014 per sq mi
Latitude42.1175°
Longitude-71.1860°
County FIPS25021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.6%
D 63.3%

Democrat +28.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+83.4%
High School+99.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,014 per sq mi
Land Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)43

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