Life in Sharon research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sharon over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sharon:
The population in Sharon is 6,022.
The median home value in Sharon is $857,854.
The median income in Sharon is $183,239.
The cost of living in Sharon is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sharon is $2,469.
The unemployment rate in Sharon is 1.8%.
The poverty rate in Sharon is 3.2%.
The average high in Sharon is None° and the average low is None°.
Crime in Sharon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sharon. Key points include:
There were 52 total crimes in Sharon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sharon is 277.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sharon is 37.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sharon is 239.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sharon is -86.92% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sharon / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 52 | 277.3 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 37.3 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 32.0 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 45 | 239.9 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 32.0 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 34 | 181.3 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 26.7 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Sharon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sharon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sharon is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sharon is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sharon is $857,854.
The median income in Sharon is $183,239.
| Living Expense | Sharon | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 124 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 231 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 136 | 100 | |
The average high in Sharon is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Sharon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
The current population in Sharon is 6,022. The population has increased 15.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,022 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,983 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 6,132 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 6,217 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 5,914 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 5,655 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,692 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 5,841 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,932 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 6,010 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,076 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 5,856 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 5,532 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 5,198 | - |
72.4% White with 4,357 White residents.
2.6% African American with 155 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.0% Asian with 842 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 320 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 348 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sharon | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.0% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Sharon is 50.2% female with 3,025 female residents.
Sharon is 49.8% male with 2,997 male residents.
| Gender | Sharon | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Sharon completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Sharon completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in Sharon completed high school / ged.
4.0% of adults in Sharon completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Sharon completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Sharon completed bachelor's degree.
30.0% of adults in Sharon completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Sharon completed professional degree.
11.0% of adults in Sharon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sharon | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 4.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
3.0% of households in Sharon earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Sharon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.5% of households in Sharon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.7% of households in Sharon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.3% of households in Sharon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.2% of households in Sharon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.4% of households in Sharon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Sharon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
22.6% of households in Sharon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
42.3% of households in Sharon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sharon | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.7% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.3% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.6% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.3% | 21.1% | 12.6% |