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Sharon, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

6,232
Population
$677,900
Median home value (all homes)
123% above U.S. median
$888,168
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,576/mo
Median rent
91% above U.S. median
$183,808
Median household income
134% above U.S. median
35.6 min
Average commute
97.3%
Homes with broadband
83.89%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 142 — 42% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing141% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities30% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost33% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates99.6%
College graduates81.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sharon Economic Development
Sharon's Economic Development Committee (EDC) is a seven-member advisory board appointed by the Select Board, focused on promoting responsible commercial and industrial growth to strengthen the town's economy and diversify its tax base.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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