What are the schools like in Sharon, WI?

Sharon is served primarily by Sharon J11 School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Sharon?

The median household income in Sharon, WI is $60,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Sharon, WI?

Sharon has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Sharon, WI affordable or expensive?

Sharon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sharon is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,600 and the median rent is $939 per month.

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

Sharon has a violent crime rate of 64.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 256.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sharon, WI a Good Place to Live?

Sharon is a small town of 1,601 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $60,000 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Sharon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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

Index: 93.3

Sharon's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sharon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sharon, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sharon's violent crime rate is 64.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.2 /100k

Property Crime

256.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sharon is served primarily by Sharon J11 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sharon, WI	National Avg
School District	Sharon J11 School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sharon sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sharon, WI
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sharon, WI	National Avg
Population	1,601	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allens Grove, WI 6 mi Lawrence, IL 6 mi Big Foot Prairie, WI 7 mi Big Foot Prairie, IL 7 mi Chemung, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Sharon

Sharon, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53585

Sharon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharon, WI affordable or expensive?

Sharon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sharon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $172,600 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Sharon, WI?

Sharon's violent crime rate is 64.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 256.7 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 J11 School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sharon, WI a good place to live?

Sharon, WI has a population of 1,601, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 27.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sharon?

Sharon, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53585.

What is the population of Sharon?

The population of Sharon, Wisconsin is 1,601 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sharon?

Key numbers for living in Sharon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,600, median household income $60,000, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.