Sharpsburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
596 Population 2,709/sq mi density
$71,029 Median Income $45,701 per capita
$231,400 Home Value $351,175 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,029 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$231,400 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharpsburg, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,029
5% below
$45,701 per capita
Home Value
$231,400
18% below
Zillow: $351,175
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
82%
Rent
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
17%
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.