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Sharon, MA


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Sharon, Massachusetts

Introduction to Sharon, Massachusetts

Sharon, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles W of Brockton, Massachusetts and 17 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, Sharon is home to some 17,408 residents.

Sharon History

Sharon was originally established in 1637 as a part of Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was incorporated as a town in 1775 and named Stoughtonham. The present name Sharon was given to it in February 1783. The town played a role in the American Revolution as its people made cannonballs for the Continental Army.

Sharon and nearby Attractions

  • Sharon Country Club
  • Sharon Public Library
  • Neipris Library
  • Lake Massapoag
  • Memorial Beach

Things To Do In Sharon

Sharon is a beautiful town with tree lined streets. Lake Massapoag is a very popular spot where people go to relax as well as indulge in games and fitness activities. People also fish and swim at the Memorial beach. The area is a popular spot for fireworks and concerts. The public library of Sharon has an excellent collection of books, magazines and CDs, among many other things.

Sharon Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Sharon Higher Education

The local college is the Stonehill College.

High Points

Sharon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySharon Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySharon College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySharon Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySharon Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySharon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sharon Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Sharon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sharon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sharon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sharon, MA

Comparing Sharon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity69
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime87

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