Sharon Center, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Sharon Center is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,237. Residents earn $106,691 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,237 Population 262/sq mi density
$106,691 Median Income $45,807 per capita
$330,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,691 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$330,000 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,691
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,000
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.1%
97% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sharon Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,237
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,691
Per Capita$45,807
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,413M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+99.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Libraries8

Is Sharon Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sharon Center receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sharon Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sharon Center is $106,691, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Sharon Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sharon Center is $330,000, 17% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sharon Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sharon Center has a population of 1,237 with a density of 262 people per square mile. The median age is 56.2 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

1,237
Total Population
262
People / sq mi
56.2yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sharon Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sharon Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sharon Center is $106,691, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Sharon Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,691
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,807
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$89,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.1%
97% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,238
County GDP$10,413M

Business (County)

Restaurants338
Healthcare380
Retail471
Manufacturing271

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,259
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sharon Center is $330,000, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,000
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$238
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,259
79% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Sharon Center, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sharon Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death5,777/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities380

Crime Rates: Sharon Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Sharon Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall35.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates41.0960°N, 81.7393°W
County FIPS39103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 37.2%

Winner: Republican by 24.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+99.9%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density262/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities380
Restaurants338
Retail Stores471

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Work from Home2.8%

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