At a Glance
Median Income
$71,029
$45,701 per capita
Home Value
$231,400
Zillow: $351,175
Median Rent
$850/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.9% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharpsburg residents earn a median household income of $71,029 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,701. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpsburg is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,175. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
31.9% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density2,709/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,029
Per Capita$45,701
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,400
Rent$850
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$351,175
Housing Units362
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation425 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute41 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Sharpsburg was founded in 1763.
The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.