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Sharon.
About
Life in Sharon
Sharon is a community of 13,019 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $45,670, median rent runs about $827 per month, and median home values are around $79,100. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Sharon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Sharon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sharon, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (54.2%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.0%
of households
Married Couples
31.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sharon
In Sharon, rent runs 32% below the PA average, and home values are 69% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,807
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1947
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $74,115 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above PA average
Unemployment in Sharon
Unemployment in Mercer County, which includes Sharon, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Sharon: Mercer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mercer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sharon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.4 min avg
How Sharon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sharon, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG)
Regional airport · few flights18k passengers boarded in 2025
- 53 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sharon runs 54% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
506
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,193.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sharon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mercer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mercer County, which includes Sharon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | $140,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $336,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $216,500 |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mercer County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mercer County, which includes Sharon, is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mercer County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sharon has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.21" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.72" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.84" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.96" |
| Dec | 39°F | 26°F | 3.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sharon
Sharon has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Edgewood Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.8 mi away · Transfer
Generations Behavioral Health-youngstown Llc
Psychiatric · 10.8 mi away · Youngstown
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Youngstown
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sharon
Sharon's student/teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Sharon
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Public · 4-year · 256 students · in-state tuition $14,052 · 40% graduate · median earnings $71,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,961 students · in-state tuition $11,444 · 54% graduate · median earnings $46,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 163 students · in-state tuition $13,565 · 68% graduate · median earnings $32,925 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sharon
Sharon has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sharon
Community Library Of The Shenango Valley
11 N Sharpsville Ave, Sharon
Cities Near Sharon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sharon FAQ
Is Sharon, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Sharon's median rent is $827/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,670/year. Median home value is $78,800.
Is Sharon, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Sharon's violent crime rate was 506 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1194 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sharon, Pennsylvania?⌄
Mercer County, which includes Sharon, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sharon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Sharon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $827/month and median household income is $45,670/year. The median home value is $78,800. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sharon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Sharon is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from