Sharon, CT
Living in Sharon
Bikeability
29
Walkability
10
Commute
23
Public Transit
45
Affordability
23
Public Safety
95
Airports
28
Hospitals
35
Colleges
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
625
Population
-70 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
52%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
89%
Family Households
+19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Multiracial14%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household89%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$11k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
-25% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
47%
Lived Here Last Year
-30% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K34%
$75K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more39%
Employers
Private sector58%
Self-employed34%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office27%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$505k
Median Home Value
+$131k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$793
Median Monthly Rent
+$159 (2010–19)
28%
Owner-Occupied
-35% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier72%
Home Value
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K48%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sharon
United States45
Connecticut25
Litchfield County8
Property Crime in Sharon
United States48
Connecticut28
Litchfield County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 4 | 14 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sharon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sharon, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sharon, CT
Indian Mountain School
4 miles, N
Maplebrook School
4 miles, W
The Hotchkiss School
5 miles, N
The Kildonan School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sharon, CT
Bard College
25 miles, NW
Vassar College
26 miles, SW
Marist College
27 miles, SW
Post University
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sharon, CT
Sharon Hospital
1 miles, W
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
18 miles, E
Fairview Hospital
22 miles, N
Northern Dutchess Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sharon, CT
Bradley International Airport
40 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
42 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
52 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
58 miles, S