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Sharon, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
515 Population 393/sq mi density
$44,125 Median Income $26,099 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $259,957 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
950 Violent Crime/100K 4,512 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,125 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
950 violent crimes/100K (150% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Sharon (25)

Andrew Jackson State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bobs Creek State Natural Area
State Park
3,706 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chester State Park
State Park
521 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chimney Rock State Park
State Park
2,280 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.1346&lon=-81.7036#.VhkrZ-xVhBc
Croft State Park
State Park
6,805 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Crowders Mountain State Park
State Park
2,379 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dreher Island State Park
State Park
352 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fonta Flora State Trail
State Park
238 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Goodale State Park
State Park
764 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Kings Mountain State Park
State Park
6,798 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Greenwood State Park
State Park
714 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Norman State Park
State Park
1,927 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Wateree State Park
State Park
296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Landsford Canal State Park
State Park
443 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Mitchell State Park
State Park
319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carol...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Paddling, Canoeing, K...
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow their campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route along ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildl...
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Sesquicentennial State Park
State Park
1,394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountains State Park
State Park
7,235 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilderness Gateway State Trail
State Park
485 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0