salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,240 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 102 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sharon?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sharon
| Size | Sharon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $631 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $852 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,474 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sharon 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, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sharon
Life in Sharon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sharon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $659 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $78,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sharon, PA?
Renting in Sharon costs a median of about $1,206 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Sharon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,240 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sharon cheap or expensive?
Sharon is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $49,255. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sharon?
The median homeowner in Sharon pays $1,807 a year in property taxes, about 2.29% of the median home value.
Is Sharon 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?
The median home value in Sharon is $78,800, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
12,936 people live in Sharon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.