At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$32,179 per capita
Home Value
$259,400
Zillow: $292,995
Median Rent
$845/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,810/100K
6,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Sharpes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharpes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharpes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharpes residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,179. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpes is $259,400 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,995. Median rent is $845/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sharpes reports 1,810 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 376% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,299/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Sharpes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpes has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,948
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,228/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$32,179
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,400
Rent$845
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$292,995
Housing Units1,532
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,810/100K
Property6,299/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute41 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharpes was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.
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