What are the schools like in Sharon, CT?

Sharon is served primarily by Sharon School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1.

What is the median household income in Sharon?

The median household income in Sharon, CT is $153,431 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Sharon, CT?

Sharon has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

Sharon, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Sharon, CT?

Sharon has a violent crime rate of 22.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 454.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sharon, CT a Good Place to Live?

Sharon is a small town of 403 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $153,431 and a 2.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Sharon stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sharon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sharon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sharon metro area.

Metric	Sharon, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$153,431	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sharon's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.2 /100k

Property Crime

454.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sharon is served primarily by Sharon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sharon, CT	National Avg
School District	Sharon School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	80.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sharon sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sharon, CT
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sharon, CT	National Avg
Population	403	—
Median Age	68.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	14.9%	6.3%
Under 18	2.2%	22.2%
65 and over	67.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Amenia, NY 5 mi West Cornwall, CT 5 mi Lakeville, CT 6 mi Millerton, NY 6 mi Cornwall Bridge, CT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Sharon

Sharon, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06069

Sharon vs Other Cities

Sharon, CT vs Amenia, NY Sharon, CT vs West Cornwall, CT Sharon, CT vs Lakeville, CT Sharon, CT vs Millerton, NY Sharon, CT vs Cornwall Bridge, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharon, CT affordable or expensive?

Sharon has a median home value of $275,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $153,431.

What is the crime rate in Sharon, CT?

Sharon's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sharon?

Public schools in Sharon are operated by Sharon School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 80.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sharon, CT a good place to live?

Sharon, CT has a population of 403, a median household income of $153,431, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sharon?

Sharon averages 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sharon?

Sharon, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06069.

What is the population of Sharon?

The population of Sharon, Connecticut is 403 with a median age of 68.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sharon?

Key numbers for living in Sharon: median home $275,200, median household income $153,431, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sharon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.