At a Glance
Median Income
$85,357
$38,255 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
Zillow: $217,546
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Sharptown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharptown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharptown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharptown residents earn a median household income of $85,357 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,255. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharptown is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,546. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 19.0% 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 1941.
Education
20.2% of adults in Sharptown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharptown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population764
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,819/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,357
Per Capita$38,255
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$1,118
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$217,546
Housing Units335
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharptown was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.