The Town FilesSharon, Pennsylvania
City in Mercer County · population 13,147 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,800
- Household income
- $45,670
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 43.0
Sharon is a city of 13,147 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $78,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Sharon ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sharon is worth $78,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $45,670, which is more affordable than 95% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $827 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sharon | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $827 | $996 |
| Median household income | $45,670 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sharon
| People | Sharon | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Sharon
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sharon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 4.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 346 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 43,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Sharon itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Sharon
5 public schools with 1,878 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon HS | 9-12 | 539 | 11.0 |
| Case Avenue El Sch | K-6 | 478 | 10.6 |
| Musser El Sch | K-6 | 315 | 11.7 |
| Sharon MS | 7-8 | 286 | 8.2 |
| West Hill El Sch | K-6 | 260 | 11.8 |
Towns near Sharon
- Farrell, PA1.6 mi · 4,258 people · home $87,800
- Sharpsville, PA2.0 mi · 4,255 people · home $121,300
- Hermitage, PA3.0 mi · 16,230 people · home $199,500
- South Pymatuning, PA5.9 mi · 2,653 people · home $180,700
- Shenango, PA6.1 mi · 3,522 people · home $188,900
- Hubbard, OH6.2 mi · 7,636 people · home $140,100
- Pymatuning, PA7.6 mi · 3,118 people · home $119,300
- Pulaski, PA9.9 mi · 3,102 people · home $158,300
Sharon questions
Is Sharon, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sharon scores better for retirees than 9% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 10%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Sharon?
The median owner-occupied home in Sharon is valued at $78,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,670, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $827 a month.
What is the weather like in Sharon?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 67.8 inches of snow.
Does Sharon get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sharon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)