At a Glance
Median Income
$44,125
$26,099 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
Zillow: $261,237
Median Rent
$933/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.8% 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?
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 $44,125 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,099. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,065 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,237. Median rent is $933/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
9.5% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
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 46.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,125
Per Capita$26,099
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$19,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A
Home Value$207,400
Rent$933
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$261,237
Housing Units208
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,297/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband64.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.