Sharon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,019 Population 3,453/sq mi density
$44,595 Median Income $26,288 per capita
$79,100 Home Value $77,222 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
622 Violent Crime/100K 1,487 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$44,595 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,100 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
622 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,595
41% below
$26,288 per capita
Home Value
$79,100
72% below
Zillow: $77,222
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
622/100K
64% above
1,487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
28%
Rent
67%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 9.0% (150% 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 $77,222. 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 622 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,487/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. 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 Born3.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,595
Per Capita$26,288
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,100
Rent$780
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$77,222
Housing Units7,180
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent622/100K
Property1,487/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.2 in/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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.