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Sharon, SC
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Sharon, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
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 6.4% (78% 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 $259,957. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sharon reports 950 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 150% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,512/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.