At a Glance
Median Income
$50,833
$37,918 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $132,888
Median Rent
$953/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
2,394/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,918. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpsburg is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,888. Median rent is $953/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sharpsburg reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,394/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,146
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density6,554/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$37,918
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$953
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$132,888
Housing Units1,824
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent409/100K
Property2,394/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary467/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Sharpsburg was founded in 1826.
The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1938.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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