At a Glance
Median Income
$44,595
$26,288 per capita
Home Value
$79,100
Zillow: $73,320
Median Rent
$780/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $44,595 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,288. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $79,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,320. Median rent is $780/month, with 29.7% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Sharon reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,730/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,019
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,453/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,595
Per Capita$26,288
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,100
Rent$780
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$73,320
Housing Units7,180
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent613/100K
Property3,730/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault321/100K
Burglary1,124/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation970 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sharon was founded in 1795.
The median home in Sharon was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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