Sharon, Massachusetts
Sharon is a community of 6,232 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Sharon
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Canton Viaduct, Bald Hill, Sharon Historic District and Charles R. Wilber School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 56 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Sharon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sharon
Sharon is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Sharon in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,184 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sharon (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Canton Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railroad viaduct in Massachusetts, U.S.
Museums and landmarks10
Sharon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Sharon, Massachusetts
Charles R. Wilber School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Sharon, Massachusetts, United States
Cobb's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Tavern in Sharon, Massachusetts, United States
Seth Boyden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Stoneholm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Stoughtonham Furnace Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Archaeological site in Massachusetts, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Moose Hill Farm
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
Open space preserve and historic farm complex in Sharon, Massachusetts
396 Moose Hill Street, Sharon
Francis William Bird Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Walpole, United States of America
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Angel's Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
3 Post Office Square, Sharon
Su-Th 07:00-15:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-17:00
Sichuan Gourmet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
386-388 South Main Street, Sharon
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Wabi Sushi Ramen
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.0 mi
370 South Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Churches and places of worship8
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Blanche A. Ames Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
50 Spooner Street, North Easton
Healthcare1
Map of Sharon
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.9 in | 15.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.8 in | 11.6 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 5.0 in | 10.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Walpole 2 Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Norfolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Norwood 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Foxborough 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Mansfield Center 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Randolph Town 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Medfield 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Brockton 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Dedham 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Millis-Clicquot 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Milton 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Holbrook 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historical Society, Sharon MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Sharon Mass Historic Center, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- SharonMA GavinsPondDam, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SharonMA Stoneholm, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canton Viaduct, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- SharonMA CharlesRWilberSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FoxboroughMA SethBoydenHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SharonMA CobbsTavern, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moose Hill Farm stone fence P1080625, NewtonCourt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bird Park, Red Thunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
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