Overview

Introduction to Sharon, Massachusetts

Sharon, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles W of Brockton, Massachusetts and 17 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. Sharon is part of the surrounding Boston metro area.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population5,655
Male Share of the Population49.5%
Female Share of the Population50.5%
Senior Citizens12.2%
Employed Population 16+2,916
Age of the Population41

Families

% of people married64.7%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher45.4%
Median Earnings25+$71,122
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$45,302
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,250

Wealth

Median Family Income$146,741
% Above Poverty Level97.9%
% Below Poverty Level2.1%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time40 minutes
% Working from Home9.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.3%
% Using Public Transportation19%

Housing

People Living Alone15.7%
Median Gross Rent$1,375
Median House Value$462,800

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)20.5%
Irish12.1%
Russian10.3%
Ukrainian7.9%
German7%
English5.9%
Polish5.4%
Italian5.4%
Portuguese2.4%
French Except Basque2.3%
Lithuanian1.9%
Scottish1.7%
Arab1.5%
Canadian1.3%
Austrian0.9%
West Indian0.9%
Romanian0.9%
Hungarian0.8%
Norwegian0.7%
Swedish0.7%
US/American0.6%
Syrian0.6%
Czech0.4%
Dutch0.4%
Swiss0.3%
Greek0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Welsh0.2%
Israeli0.2%
Iranian0.2%
Haitian0.1%
British0.1%
Slovak0.1%
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Sharon Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyNorfolk County
Standard Zip Codes02067
Phone Area Codes3,39,781
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.11
Approximate Longitude-71.18

Sharon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationWALPOLE 2
Distance4.7 miles
Jan Temp18 to 36 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp41 to 62 F
Annual Precip46.5 inches
StationBROCKTON
Distance10.5 miles
Jan Temp18 to 38 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp61 to 83 F
Oct Temp40 to 63 F
Annual Precip48.2 inches
StationWEST MEDWAY
Distance13.1 miles
Jan Temp13 to 38 F
Apr Temp35 to 59 F
Jul Temp60 to 84 F
Oct Temp37 to 64 F
Annual Precip48.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Foxborough5,912$81,648
Norwood29,201$114,007
Walpole6,401$126,563

Sharon Public Libraries

Sharon Public Library
11 NORTH MAIN ST.
Sharon, Massachusetts
(781) 784-1578

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Sharon Public Schools

Cottage Street
30 Cottage Street
ZIP: 2067
(781) 784-1580
Primary
Total Enrollment 529
East Elementary
45 Wilshire Dr
ZIP: 2067
(781) 784-1551
Primary
Total Enrollment 452
Heights Elementary
454 South Main Street
ZIP: 2067
(781) 784-1595
Primary
Total Enrollment 521
Sharon High
181 Pond Street
ZIP: 2067
(781) 784-1554
High
Total Enrollment 1104
Sharon Middle
75 Mountain Street
ZIP: 2067
(781) 784-1560
Middle
Total Enrollment 877

Sharon Private Schools

Islamic Academy Of New England
86 Chase Dr
ZIP: 2067
Elementary
Total Enrollment 100
Striar Hebrew Academy
100 Ames St
ZIP: 2067
Elementary
Total Enrollment 69
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