Sharon, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
495 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
10.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$158,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$851 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 23
Feb 2 14 26
Mar 4 10 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 4 11 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 30, CT State House District 64, CT
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Schools

Sharon Center School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Webutuck High School
4 miles, NW • 5 star
Webutuck Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Eugene Brooks Middle School
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Bard College at Simon's Rock
23 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bard College
25 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sharon Hospital
1 miles, NW • 5 star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Fairview Hospital
22 miles, NE • 5 star
Northern Dutchess Hospital
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
40 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
52 miles, S • 1 star
Westchester County Airport
58 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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