Apartments for rent in Sharon, PA

The town of Sharon, Pennsylvania is home to slightly less than 14,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 40, the city's residents are younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. A small majority of residents own their homes (54%) as opposed to renting (46%) in Sharon. With a relatively low average rent of $583/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Pennsylvania. Over the course of a year, renters in Sharon will save around $4,000 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, outperforming most cities in Pennsylvania, Sharon residents have found that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not used much. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average, Sharon has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (29%). Additionally, 13% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Sharon, the most common four of which are healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 28% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in transportation, making it the top profession in the city. Sharon workers earn an average annual income of about $45K, around $18,000 less than the average Pennsylvania resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.