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Norfolk County

Population in 2010: 5,658. Population change since 2000: -4.8%
Males: 2,729  (48.2%)
Females: 2,929  (51.8%)

Median resident age:  42.1 years
Massachusetts median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 02067.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $94,985 (it was $74,648 in 2000)
Sharon:

$94,985
Massachusetts:

$64,081
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $41,860

Sharon CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $366,124 (it was $218,000 in 2000)
Sharon:

$366,124
Massachusetts:

$338,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $422,563; Detached houses: $422,261; Townhouses or other attached units: $220,283; In 2-unit structures: $543,738; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $459,288

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,316.

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  • White alone - 4,870 (86.1%)
  • Asian alone - 392 (6.9%)
  • Black alone - 176 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic - 106 (1.9%)
  • Two or more races - 91 (1.6%)
  • Other race alone - 21 (0.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.04%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Sharon: 133.9 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (16.3%), Russian (12.5%), English (9.7%), Italian (7.4%), German (6.8%), United States (6.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1775

Elevation: 302 feet

Land area: 2.99 square miles.

Population density: 1893 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sharon:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 30.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sharon CDP:

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 70.4%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

662 residents are foreign born (5.2% Europe, 3.1% Asia, 1.3% North America, 1.1% Latin America).

This place:  11.1%
Massachusetts:  12.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $6,048 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $5,760 (1.7%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Brockton, MA (8.6 miles , pop. 94,304).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (15.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (164.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Walpole, MA (1.9 miles ), Stoughton, MA (2.0 miles ), Canton, MA (2.1 miles ), Foxborough, MA (2.2 miles ), Norwood, MA (2.2 miles ), .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 42 buildings, average cost: $146,500
  • 1998: 29 buildings, average cost: $175,500
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $175,700
  • 2000: 33 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2001: 25 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $241,600
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $271,700
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $268,800
  • 2005: 18 buildings, average cost: $283,000
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $286,200
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $337,400
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $477,700
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $384,700
  • 2010: 17 buildings, average cost: $318,000
  • 2011: 19 buildings, average cost: $340,300

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.12 N, Longitude: 71.18 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -969 (-16.3%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 407 (14.0%)

Area codes: 781, 339

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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 35 (30 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Massachusetts average:

2.52

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Sharon, Massachusetts accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.3%
Massachusetts:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (3%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Sharon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the Sharon place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the place center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sharon-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from Sharon center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 55.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from Sharon center
On 3/22/1996 at 20:22:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 29.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Norfolk County (24) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Water Main Break: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Benjamin Tupper - Continental Army officer, Jack Cosgrove - Football player and coach, John McLaughlin (artist) - Abstract painter, Ernest W. Roberts - Politician, Mildred Allen - Physicist, Pete Seibert - Founder of Vail ski resort in Colorado..


Hospitals/medical centers near Sharon:

  • SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 106 miles away; SOUTHAMPTON, NY)
  • EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 112 miles away; GREENPORT, NY)
  • PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 112 miles away; RIVERHEAD, NY)

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Amtrak stations near Sharon:

  • 7 miles: ROUTE 128 (WESTWOOD, UNIVERSITY AVE. & RTE. 128) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: FRAMINGHAM (443 WAVERLY ST.) . Services: public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: BACK BAY (BOSTON, 145 DARTMOUTH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sharon:

  • Stonehill College (about 6 miles; Easton, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,420)
  • Curry College (about 10 miles; Milton, MA; FT enrollment: 2,006)
  • Massasoit Community College (about 11 miles; Brockton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Babson College (about 14 miles; Wellesley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,416)
  • Wellesley College (about 14 miles; Wellesley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,186)
  • Bridgewater State College (about 14 miles; Bridgewater, MA; FT enrollment: 7,943)
  • Massachusetts Bay Community College (about 15 miles; Wellesley Hills, MA; FT enrollment: 2,117)

Public high school in Sharon:

  • SHARON HIGH (Students: 1103; Location: 181 POND STREET; Grades: 9th grade Enrollment-12th grade Enrollment)

Private high school in Sharon:

  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 14; Location: 67 HIGH PLAIN ST; Grades: KG - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Sharon:

  • SHARON MIDDLE (Students: 844; Location: 75 MOUNTAIN STREET; Grades: 6th grade Enrollment-8th grade Enrollment)
  • HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY (Students: 565; Location: 454 SOUTH MAIN STREET; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • EAST ELEMENTARY (Students: 491; Location: 45 WILSHIRE DR; Grades: Primary Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • COTTAGE STREET (Students: 461; Location: 30 COTTAGE STREET; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)

Private elementary/middle schools in Sharon:

  • STRIAR HEBREW ACADEMY (Students: 131; Location: 100 AMES ST; Grades: PK - 6)
  • ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF NEW ENGLAND (Students: 124; Location: 86 CHASE DR; Grades: PK - 5)
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Library in Sharon:

  • SHARON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $802,322; Location: 11 NORTH MAIN ST.; 74,076 books; 4,417 audio materials; 3,586 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 172 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Sharon: Sharon Country Club (A), Sharon Ambulance Service (B), Sharon Fire Department (C), Sharon High School Library (D), Sharon Public Library (E), Neipris Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Sharon Heights Shopping Center (1), Sharon Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sharon include: Unitarian Church of Sharon (A), Temple Israel (B), First Congregational Church (C), First Church of Christ Scientist (D), First Baptist Church (E), Evangelical Baptist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Hammer Shop Pond (A), Manns Pond (B), Sawmill Pond (C), Trowel Shop Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Devils Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Sharon include: Sharon Historic District (1), Sampson Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Motel 8 (395 Old Post Road).

Court: Sharon Town - Fire Department (92 South Main Street).

 
Norfolk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 29.4. This is about average.
City:

29.4
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.33. This is about average. There were 7 monitors within city limits.
City:

2.33
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 13.5. This is significantly worse than average. There were 7 monitors within city limits.
City:

13.5
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.0. This is about average. There were 7 monitors within city limits.
City:

24.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.74. This is about average. There were 3 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.74
U.S.:

9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.314. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.314
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.2. This is better than average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.
City:

17.2
U.S.:

22.1

Drinking water stations with addresses in Sharon and their reported violations in the past:

SHARON WATER DEPT (Population served: 19359, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-19-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-22-1998)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.4%
(4.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.3% for Black residents, 8.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 28.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Massachusetts:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  81.0%
Whole state:  57.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.2%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sharon, MA


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Sharon compared to Massachusetts state average:

Sharon, Massachusetts environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Sharon (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Sharon Branch at 15 Post Office Square, branch established on 1952/08/18. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Sharon Shaw's Branch at 720 South Main Street, branch established on 1997/05/19. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Dedham Institution for Savings: Sharon Branch at 45 South Main Street, branch established on 2000/10/02. Info updated 2011/11/08: Bank assets: $1,085.4 mil, Deposits: $938.2 mil, headquarters in Dedham, MA, positive income, 13 total offices
  • Eastern Bank: Sharon Main Office at 7 South Main Street, branch established on 1912/01/01. Info updated 2011/03/30: Bank assets: $7,812.9 mil, Deposits: $6,295.8 mil, headquarters in Boston, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 94 total offices, Holding Company: Eastern Bank Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Sharon mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (53%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (41%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Norfolk County Massachusetts:
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Religion statistics for Sharon (based on Norfolk County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.48%
Here74.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Adherents78.6%7.9%3.1%2.6%1.0%
Congregations20.0%13.0%11.4%9.8%1.0%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchMuslim EstimateAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnitarian Universalist AssociationOther
Adherents1.0%0.8%0.6%0.5%3.8%
Congregations4.4%0.6%4.4%5.4%29.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 108
Norfolk County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 134
Norfolk County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 103
Norfolk County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Norfolk County:

19.1%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
State:

16.5%

8.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,555 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.02%
Massachusetts average:

6.31%

0.24% of residents moved from foreign countries ($570 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.24%
Massachusetts average:

0.28%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Suffolk County, MA  2.20% ($55,985 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, MA  1.24% ($77,454)
from Plymouth County, MA  0.94% ($54,265)


8.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($67,487 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.41%
Massachusetts average:

6.91%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($863 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.12%
Massachusetts average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Suffolk County, MA  1.59% ($65,283 average AGI)
to Middlesex County, MA  1.32% ($73,785)
to Plymouth County, MA  1.14% ($60,184)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sharon:

  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBET (1460 AM; 5 kW; BROCKTON, MA; Owner: KJI BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMKI (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sharon:

  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WBOT (97.7 FM; BROCKTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WERS (88.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: EMERSON COLLEGE)
  • WHRB (95.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: HARVARD RADIO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSNE-FM (93.3 FM; TAUNTON, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWKX (106.3 FM; WOONSOCKET, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Sharon:

  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Sharon, Massachusetts:
  • Fatal accident count: 57
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 78
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 13
  • Fatalities: 62
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 132
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Massachusetts average:
  • Fatal accident count: 92
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 128
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 30
  • Fatalities: 99
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 211
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11

See more detailed statistics of Sharon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Marin Fettman, 215 South Main Street (4bn0444a) (Lat: 42.114750 Lon: -71.190389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Licensee ID: L00072622
    Registrant: Omnipoint Communications Inc., 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 215 South Main Street (4bn0444a) (Lat: 42.114750 Lon: -71.190389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Licensee ID: L00072622
    Registrant: Omnipoint Communications Inc., 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:
  • Richard Byrne, 149 East Street (Lat: 42.112861 Lon: -71.160528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 44.5 m
    Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, 5000 Valleystone Drive, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27519, Phone: (919) 653-5710, Email:
  • Richard Byrne, 149 East Street (Lat: 42.112861 Lon: -71.160528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 44.5 m
    Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, 5000 Valleystone Drive, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27519, Phone: (919) 653-5710, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 0 Farnham Road (4bn0444b) (Lat: 42.114500 Lon: -71.192111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.3 m, Overall height: 54.3 m, Licensee ID: L00271383
    Registrant: T-Mobile Northeast LLC, 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:
  • 395 Old Post Rd (Lat: 42.124444 Lon: -71.229167), Type: Pole, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Wireless Services Inc, 1150 Connecticut Ave Nw 4th Fl, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-9222, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Sharon, MA)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

68 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sharon)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Sharon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$284,25324$263,752123$244,6356$136,4331$127,870
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$02$296,7907$253,4961$1,2500$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$243,2004$187,57032$248,7811$9,4001$188,670
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$184,2803$218,96316$258,6731$109,6900$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$212,4905$290,5840$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4143.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$445,0305$305,628
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$403,6602$297,730
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$137,270
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 4143.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 66
  • Hazardous Condition: 166
  • Service Call: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 10

Incident types - Sharon


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Sharon, MA
Businesses in Sharon, MA
NameCountNameCount
CVS1H&R Block1
Dunkin Donuts1Holiday Inn1
Econo Lodge1Rite Aid1
FedEx3Shaw's1
GNC1UPS3

Sharon on our top lists:

  • #100 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #28 (02067) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Russian first ancestries"
  • #36 (02067) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Eastern European first ancestries"
  • #63 (02067) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lebanese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #69 (02067) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lithuanian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Leslie Bromberg (41)
  • Kirakodu S. Nanjundaswamy (17)
  • Yosef Stein (17)
  • Deping Wang (8)
  • R. Mathew Thomas (7)
  • Mark Dane (7)
  • Stephen B. Corn (7)
  • Jian Yang (7)
  • Bin Wu (7)
  • Mark B. Spitzer (7)

Total of 433 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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