At a Glance
Median Income
$68,529
$25,472 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $190,185
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
755/100K
4,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Sharon Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharon Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharon Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon Hill residents earn a median household income of $68,529 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,472. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon Hill is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,185. Median rent is $1,302/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Sharon Hill reports 755 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Sharon Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,978
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density7,764/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,529
Per Capita$25,472
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$1,302
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$190,185
Housing Units2,080
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent755/100K
Property4,265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault491/100K
Burglary404/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Sharon Hill was founded in 1890.
The median home in Sharon Hill was built in 1954.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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