South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Sharon is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 515. Residents earn $44,125 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sharon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Sharon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sharon is $44,125, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sharon is $207,400, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Sharon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,125 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,099 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,499 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,065 |
| County GDP | $19,235M |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 757 |
| Manufacturing | 232 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,781 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $207,400 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,957 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,781 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,297/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9520°N, 81.3435°W |
| County FIPS | 45091 |
Winner: Republican by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Retail Stores | 757 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |