Sharon

Hillsborough CountyMonadnock RegionPopulation: 359

Overview

Sharon is a small, rural town in Hillsborough County's Monadnock Region, with forested hills and one of the smallest populations in the state. The town has no significant commercial development.

Sharon's proximity to Peterborough provides access to shopping and services, while the surrounding hills offer hiking toward Mount Monadnock. The town's very small population keeps it one of the quietest communities in the region.

Housing in Sharon remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want quiet, Monadnock Region living near Peterborough.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rural character
  • Affordable
  • Near Peterborough
  • Quiet

Cons

  • Limited services
  • No downtown
  • Very small population

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Sharon.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$17.82
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$17.98
Equalization ratio: 101%
Municipal
$4.77
Local School
$11.20
State Education
$0.90
County
$0.95

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$17.82$17.98$4.77$11.20$0.90$0.95

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,455$371
$350,000$6,237$520
$500,000$8,910$743
$750,000$13,365$1,114
$1,000,000$17,820$1,485

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.82 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
77.6°F
Winter Avg High
34.8°F
Annual Snowfall
60.7 in
Annual Rainfall
50.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
266
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
71 mi
~102 min drive
Manchester
34 mi
~69 min drive
Portsmouth
79 mi
~123 min drive
Concord
48 mi
~78 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
18/100
Trail Miles
4.8
000

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:1 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$102,708
Per Capita Income
$52,506
Median Family Income
$100,000

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$406,300
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Homeownership Rate
95.27%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.44%
In Labor Force
164
Work From Home
1.88%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.79%
Total with Degree
82

🚗Commute

Work From Home
1.88%

👥Demographics

Median Age
49.2 years
Avg Household Size
2.53 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Sharon with Other Towns

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