How long is the commute from Sharon, MA?
Workers who live in Sharon, MA take an average of 38.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% of workers drive alone to work.
12.8% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
31.5% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 12.8%
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Sharon get to work
| Means of transportation | Sharon | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.8% (±4.2 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.8% (±3.1 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.5% (±4.0 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Sharon, the average commute is higher than in Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sharon, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Sharon ranks 1 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sharon
| Vehicles available | Sharon | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±5.0 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.7% (±5.6 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±3.4 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Sharon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Norfolk County (9.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sharon
| Sharon | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.5% (±4.0 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±3.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sharon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sharon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon | — | 38.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Walpole (community) | 3.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Stoughton | 4.2 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Walpole | 4.5 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Foxborough (community) | 4.5 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Foxborough | 4.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Norwood (community) | 5.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Norwood | 5.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Canton | 5.6 mi | 35.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walpole (community), MA (32.7 minutes), Stoughton, MA (33.4 minutes), Walpole, MA (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon | 38.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Holbrook | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Cohasset | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Randolph Town | 37.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Norfolk | 36.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Bellingham | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Canton | 35.9 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 28 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Sharon include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Sharon (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sharon
How long is the average commute in Sharon?
Workers who live in Sharon, MA take an average of 38.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sharon without a car?
2.8% of households in Sharon have no vehicle, and 12.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sharon?
31.5% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Sharon worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sharon town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:60785, in state:25 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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