Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Sharon
Sharon, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,584
Population
18,644
Renter Mix
14% Rent
A peaceful town between Boston and Providence
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Sharon is a charming town situated roughly midway between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. Sharon’s peaceful atmosphere is punctuated by its pervasive natural beauty, which is evident in the town’s many tree-lined avenues, scenic parks, and majestic wetlands.
The town is largely residential, boasting an array of modern apartments and historic houses available for rent. Sharon also touts a quaint downtown area along Main Street, where residents enjoy access to a variety of restaurants and shops. The Sharon community delights in ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from the wonders of Borderland State Park to Memorial Park Beach on Lake Massapoag. Sharon is just minutes away from Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The town is accessible to I-95, U.S. 1, and MBTA commuter trains, connecting Sharon to Boston, Providence, and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$167,039
Average: $186,778
Education
10,026
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,390
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sharon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sharon, MA is $2,556 for one bedroom, and $3,249 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sharon has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,556/month
814 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sharon, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Cottage Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
830 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,129 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
- Borderland State Park
- Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
- Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Children's Museum in Easton
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.