Sharon, MA

Living in Sharon

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 67
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 8
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 85
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Schools 91
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Residents

5.9k Population +716 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
73% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate7%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree43%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$144k Median Household Income +$50k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
44  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more28%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts72%
Sales and office14%
Service7%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation18%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$472k Median Home Value +$88k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$301 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K33%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sharon

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Sharon

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 13
Feb 30 4 11
Mar 37 5 8
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sharon

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sharon, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sharon, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Sharon, MA

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Stonehill College
7 miles, SE
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Curry College
9 miles, NE
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Wheaton College
10 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sharon, MA

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Norwood Hospital
5 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Sharon, MA

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