Sharpsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
Sharpsville, PA
At a Glance
How Sharpsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharpsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sharpsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sharpsville residents earn a median household income of $50,363 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,715. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpsville is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,065. Median rent is $810/month, with 29.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Sharpsville reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 632/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Sharpsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.