At a Glance
Median Income
$183,239
$71,572 per capita
Home Value
$614,300
Zillow: $848,793
Median Rent
$2,469/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.4%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $183,239 , which is 144% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,572. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $614,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $848,793. Median rent is $2,469/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Sharon reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
83.4% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,022
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$183,239
Per Capita$71,572
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A+
Home Value$614,300
Rent$2,469
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$848,793
Housing Units2,097
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary53/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation231 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.4%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+46.4%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1954.
16.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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