At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$34,564 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
Zillow: $198,158
Median Rent
$800/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.4% 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,564. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,158. Median rent is $800/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
12.1% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density964/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$34,564
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$800
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$198,158
Housing Units60
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation2,062 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.