Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Sharon is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,567. Residents earn $63,250 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sharon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sharon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sharon is $63,250, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sharon is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sharon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 999 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sharon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 79.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,250 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,821 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,138 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.61% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $291,717 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $198 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $998 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.61% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Total Violent | 124.8/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 62.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.4/100K |
| Total Property | 998.8/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 62.4/100K |
| Theft | 936.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 989 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4987°N, 88.7305°W |
| County FIPS | 17007 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |