Living in Sharon, CT
Sharon is a Litchfield County town of 58.77 square miles on the New York border, with Housatonic Meadows State Park, Mudge Pond and Routes 4, 41, 343 and 361.
Sharon at a glance
- Median sale price
- $703,500+15.3% vs last year 35 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 11.15 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,755 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 58.8 sq mi 47 per sq mi
What it is like in Sharon
Sharon is in the northwest corner of Connecticut, in Litchfield County, and borders Cornwall, Salisbury, Kent and Canaan as well as New York. It covers 58.77 square miles of land, one of the largest areas of any town in the state. Mudge Pond, a 206-acre lake, lies in the northwest, and the Appalachian Trail crosses the eastern side near the Housatonic River.
The town was incorporated in 1739. Six sites are on the National Register of Historic Places, among them the Sharon Historic District, the Sharon Valley Historic District and the Ebenezer Gay House. The town includes Sharon Center, Sharon Valley, Amenia Union, Ellsworth and Calkinstown. Sharon Center School is the town's public school.
Housatonic Meadows State Park runs along the river, and Mudge Pond Town Beach has a swimming area, playground and pavilion. The town also lists Veterans Field, Bucksbaum Preserve, Wildwoods Nature Preserve, Skiff Mountain Preserve and Miles Wildlife Sanctuary.
Audubon Sharon at 325 Cornwall Bridge Road has raptor aviaries and pollinator gardens. The Sharon Historical Society & Gay-Hoyt House Museum is at 18 Main Street, and the Sharon Playhouse is at 49 Amenia Road. An annual fine arts show is held on Main Street in August.
Getting around from Sharon
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 75 min | 48 |
| New Haven | 92 min | 64 |
| Stamford | 109 min | 70 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 142 min | 96 |
| Boston | 197 min | 148 |
| Providence | 174 min | 122 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 96 min | 56 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Routes 4, 41, 343 and 361 serve the town. Route 41 runs north to Salisbury, Route 343 continues west into New York and Route 361 leads toward Millerton, New York. Drive times from FACTS: Hartford 75 minutes (48 miles), New Haven 92 minutes (64 miles), Stamford 109 minutes (70 miles), and Bradley Airport 96 minutes (56 miles).
New York City (Midtown) is 142 minutes (96 miles) by car, Boston 197 minutes (148 miles) and Providence 174 minutes (122 miles). FACTS lists no rail station for Sharon.
Schools in Sharon
1 public school in Sharon School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Sharon Center
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Sharon School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Sharon
Open Sharon in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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French-style cafe serving coffee, crepes and lunch, with outdoor seating, in the Gay Street shopping plaza.
Things to do and see 3
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Nature center and wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center, raptor aviaries, pollinator gardens and a working sugarhouse.
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Museum in the 1775 Gay-Hoyt House at the south end of the town green, with changing history exhibits and an art gallery.
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Nonprofit professional theatre producing musicals and plays through its season.
Parks, preserves and trails 20
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Sharon housing market
Over the last 12 months, 35 homes sold in Sharon with a median sale price of $703,500 and a median of 48 days on market. There are 33 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $373 per square foot. The typical home sold for 98% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 11.3 months.
Sharon's town-wide property tax rate is 11.15 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,500 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Sharon
What is the median home price in Sharon, CT?
The median sale price in Sharon is $703,500, based on 35 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Sharon, CT?
Sharon's town-wide property tax rate is 11.15 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Sharon, CT from Hartford?
Sharon is about 48 miles and a 75-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Sharon, CT from New York City?
Sharon is about 96 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 142-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Sharon, CT?
Sharon has about 2,755 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 58.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in Sharon, CT?
Sharon has 1 public school in Sharon School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Sharon, CT?
There are 33 homes for sale in Sharon right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which state routes serve Sharon?
Routes 4, 41, 343 and 361.
Where is the Appalachian Trail in Sharon?
It crosses the eastern side of town near the Housatonic River.
Is there public access to Mudge Pond?
Yes. Mudge Pond Town Beach has a swimming area, playground and pavilion.
What towns border Sharon?
Cornwall, Salisbury, Kent and Canaan in Connecticut, and Dutchess County in New York.
How far is Sharon from New York City?
Midtown Manhattan is 96 miles and about 142 minutes by car.
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