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Sharon, Vermont

town · Windsor County

At a glance

1,577
Population
$346,700
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$392,302
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,386/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$84,375
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
83.5%
Homes with broadband
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost3% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates37.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Green Mountain Economic Dev Corp.
GMEDC is a private, nonprofit economic development organization in Vermont serving as one of twelve certified Regional Development Corporations; it supports the Upper Connecticut River and White River Valley regions by connecting businesses to financing, technical assistance, and other resources to help them grow and thrive.
city Springfield Regional Dev Corp
Springfield Regional Development Corporation is a private, non-profit regional development corporation serving towns in Southern Windsor County, Vermont. It provides assistance to existing businesses as well as those looking to start, or relocate, a business in the region, with guidance on site location, financing, training, permits and commercial site development; it also hosts the Small Business Development Center and the Vermont APEX Accelerator to help navigate government contracting.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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