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Sharon, CT
Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
631
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
211
ZIP codes
0
Sharon and its ZIP codes
Sharon at a glance
- Sharon is 72% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $162,617 a year, 70% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,400 (22% below Connecticut) and median rent is $3,262 a month.
Local data for Sharon, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharon, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$162,617
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$3,262/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
65.4%
Median age
68.3
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Korean Americans (114), Irish Americans (74), Italian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Sharon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Sharon, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.7%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit11.9%
- Walked25.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharon, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sharon, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Sharon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Amenia, NYCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Millerton, NYVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| West CornwallCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| LakevilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Cornwall BridgeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Wassaic, NYCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CornwallCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls VillageCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Dover Plains, NYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine Plains, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Millbrook, NYVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| New PrestonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| BantamBorough | 16 mi | 1 |
| GaylordsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Copake, NYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sharon, CT in?
- Sharon is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Sharon, CT?
- About 631 people live in Sharon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sharon?
- Nearby places include Amenia, NY (4.5 mi), Millerton, NY (5.5 mi), West Cornwall (5.7 mi), Lakeville (5.7 mi), Cornwall Bridge (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023