Sharon, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
18,245
Population Density
779
Labor Participaton
72.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
73.9%
Median Household Income
$132,734
Median Individual Income
$61,873
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$86,869
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$518,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,762
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,869
Housing Units
6,682
People who reside in Sharon live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
81%
Apt, Condo, Other
19%
Analysis
Income
Households in Sharon earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 1.20% higher per household.
Housing
Sharon has a median house price of $518,900, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Sharon is 74% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 10% |
Demographics
The median age in Sharon is 43. Sharon has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Sharon ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Sharon | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 518,900 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,869 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,762 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 6.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 14% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 779 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Sharon | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 132,734 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 61,873 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 86,869 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 72.6% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 73.9% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Sharon, MA
779
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Sharon is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +