Sharon is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 18,762 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sharon is the 107th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Sharon are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Sharon has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Sharon has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

A relatively large number of people in Sharon telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 31.54% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Sharon is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sharon’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Sharon, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.48 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Sharon is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

If knowledge is power, Sharon is a pretty powerful place. 76.74% of the adults in Sharon have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Sharon in 2022 was $80,670, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $322,680 for a family of four.

Sharon is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sharon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sharon residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sharon include Irish, Italian, German, Russian, and English.

Sharon also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 23.27%.

The most common language spoken in Sharon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Russian.