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Sharon, Connecticut

CDP · Litchfield County

At a glance

631
Population
$284,400
Median home value (all homes)
6% below U.S. median
$695,207
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,262/mo
Median rent
142% above U.S. median
$162,617
Median household income
107% above U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
64.16%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities55% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost49% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates65.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sharon
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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