Sharon, Massachusetts is a small town located in Norfolk County. It is a residential community known for its quaint homes and low crime rate. The town of Sharon is conveniently situated with access to public transportation options that allow residents to travel around the area with ease. The MBTA has multiple bus routes that connect Sharon to nearby cities such as Boston, Quincy, and Milton. Additionally, train service from the MBTA’s Commuter Rail stops at both Sharon Center and Sharon Station, allowing commuters to easily access downtown Boston for work or leisure. For those looking for something more intimate than public transportation, the town also provides taxi services and ride-sharing programs such as Uber and Lyft. With all of these transportation options available, the citizens of Sharon are able to get around without any hassle or worry.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sharon takes 39.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sharon get to work:
- 67.5% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 7.2% work from home
- 18.4% take mass transit