salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 35.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,480 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 204 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sharon Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sharon Hill
| Size | Sharon Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $956 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,796 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,698 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sharon Hill overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sharon Hill, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sharon Hill
Life in Sharon Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sharon Hill?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $510 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $173,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sharon Hill, PA?
Renting in Sharon Hill costs a median of about $1,712 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Sharon Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,480 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sharon Hill cheap or expensive?
Sharon Hill is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $81,028. It ranks 204th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sharon Hill?
The median homeowner in Sharon Hill pays $3,663 a year in property taxes, about 2.11% of the median home value.
Is Sharon Hill more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sharon Hill?
The median home value in Sharon Hill is $173,300, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,002 people live in Sharon Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.