At a Glance
Median Income
$90,278
$32,202 per capita
Home Value
$100,100
Zillow: $125,224
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.9% smoking rate
How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $90,278 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,202. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $100,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,224. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
16.7% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,223
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,278
Per Capita$32,202
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$3,600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,100
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$125,224
Housing Units796
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation282 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute46 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.