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Sharon

Pop. 6,232·28th most expensive in Massachusetts·Sharon rents are up 11.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,016/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
+$1,051
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Sharon · $3,016
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,016/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$121,000/yr
Local median income
$183,808/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sharon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,450
1 BR
$2,590
2 BR
$3,070
3 BR
$3,700
4 BR+
$4,070
Research median
$3,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,192/yr
At $3,016/mo median
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Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sharon, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 81.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,232
Median income
$183,808
Median age
39.9
Renters
14.3%
Age distribution
27.9%
13.7%
28.5%
13.6%
16.3%
Under 1827.9%
18–3413.7%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
14.4%
White73.3%
Black2.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian14.4%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
81.3%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college12%
Bachelor's+81.3%
Housing tenure
85.7%
14.3%
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Sharon, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$157,255 → $183,808
up 16.9%
Population
6,132 → 6,232
up 1.6%
Renter share
8.1% → 14.3%
+6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
78.8% → 81.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
39.3 → 39.9
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $183,808 today, compared with $157,255 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 6,132 residents to roughly 6,232. Renters now make up 14.3% of households, compared with 8.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 81.3% of adults here, versus 78.8% in 2021.

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Sharon rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sharon, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sharon is $3,016/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,700/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($183,808/yr), Sharon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharon an affordable city for renters?

Sharon is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,016/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($183,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sharon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sharon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,016/mo in Sharon. The local median household income is $183,808/yr, meaning the typical Sharon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sharon?

Rent in Sharon has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Sharon rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Sharon is one of the pricier cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #28 out of 107 tracked cities at $3,016/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sharon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sharon ($3,016/mo): Stoughton ($2,490/mo), Norwood ($2,601/mo), Mansfield ($2,602/mo).

What percentage of Sharon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.3% of Sharon households are renters, while 85.7% are owner-occupied. Sharon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sharon rent compare to the national average?

Sharon's median rent of $3,016/mo is $1,051 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #28 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
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At $3,016/mo, rent takes ~20% of Sharon's median household income ($183,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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