At a Glance
Median Income
$62,344
$47,177 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
Zillow: $431,226
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.1% smoking rate
How Sharpsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharpsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharpsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharpsburg residents earn a median household income of $62,344 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,177. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,688 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpsburg is $245,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,226. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
25.8% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,344
Per Capita$47,177
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$7,675M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A
Home Value$245,300
Rent$1,143
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$431,226
Housing Units166
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation895 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1984.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.