Sharon town, New Hampshire
Sharon town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sharon town is a geographic entity located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 355. The land area covers 15.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 355 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs | ±11.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 159 | ±44 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 166 | ±44 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 159 | ±44 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $475,900 | ±$38,126 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,458 | ±$1,060 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,125 | ±$18,628 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,891 | ±$13,379 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 178 | ±54 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 353 (2024)
ID: 170059
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
432 RTE 123, SHARON NH 03458
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GUS Population: 430,462 (2024)
ID: 130731
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
329 MAST RD, STE 120, GOFFSTOWN NH 03045-2430
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Antrim, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Ashby, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | New Ipswich, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashburnham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Brookline, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jaffrey, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Jaffrey, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Peterborough, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Fitchburg, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fitzwilliam, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Franklin Pierce University
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College | 6.7 mi away | 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH, 03461-0060 |
6038994000
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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 5 MAIN STREET, TEMPLE, NH, 03084 |
(603) 878-3100
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Mount Wachusett Community College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 444 Green St, Gardner, MA, 01440-1000 |
9786326600
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PETERBOROUGH TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 2 CONCORD STREET, PETERBOROUGH, NH, 03458 |
(603) 924-8040
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Fitchburg State University
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College | 17.4 mi away | 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420-2697 |
9786653000
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JAFFREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 38 MAIN STREET, JAFFREY, NH, 03452 |
(603) 532-7301
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Alexander Academy
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 55 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA, 01462-0000 |
9783450011
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NEW IPSWICH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 6 MAIN STREET, NEW IPSWICH, NH, 03071 |
(603) 878-4644
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Monty Tech
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College Vocational | 18.1 mi away | 1050 Westminster St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420 |
9783459200
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INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 203 MAIN STREET, RINDGE, NH, 03461 |
(603) 899-3303
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JAFFREY MUNI AP, NH US, located 3.6 miles from Sharon town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3° | 13.3° | 22.3° | 3.04" | — |
| February | 34.1° | 14.4° | 24.3° | 2.98" | — |
| March | 42.1° | 22.6° | 32.3° | 3.87" | — |
| April | 55.1° | 33.4° | 44.2° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 66.9° | 44.1° | 55.5° | 3.64" | — |
| June | 75.3° | 53.9° | 64.6° | 4.49" | — |
| July | 80.5° | 59.1° | 69.8° | 4.01" | — |
| August | 78.8° | 57.4° | 68.1° | 3.86" | — |
| September | 71.0° | 49.6° | 60.3° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 58.6° | 38.9° | 48.8° | 4.76" | — |
| November | 46.7° | 29.6° | 38.2° | 3.51" | — |
| December | 36.4° | 20.3° | 28.4° | 4.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Jaffrey CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Greenville CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Wilton CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
| Winchendon CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
| Hancock CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3301168820. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.