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Sharon, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Sharon, Pennsylvania

Sharon, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 12 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 60 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 16,328 residents.

Sharon History

The first settlers built their homes along the Shenango River in 1795. According to one tradition, a settler named the community "Sharon" after the Plain of Sharon in Israel. The area had significant deposits of coal which led it to develop into an industrial center with flour mills, furnaces, manufacturers, rolling mills, and boiler and machine shops. On December 17, 1918, Sharon was incorporated as a city. It was the filming location for the 1998 movie "Tiger Warsaw".

Sharon and Nearby Attractions

  • Arms Family Museum of Local History
  • Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts
  • National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
  • Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Things To Do In Sharon

The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts includes art galleries, a fine arts library, and studios, while the Butler Institute of American Art houses collections of artists like Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, Reginald Marsh, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor showcases exhibits which relay the history of Mahoning Valley's iron and steel industry. Magoffin House Museum features artifacts of historical importance. Arms Family Museum of Local History, National Packard Museum, and National McKinley Birthplace Memorial are also located near Sharon. Hiking, biking, swimming, camping, horseback riding, boating, and fishing can be enjoyed at the Mosquito Lake State Park, Moraine State Park, and Maurice K. Goddard State Park.

Sharon Transportation

The closest major airport is Pittsburgh International Airport.

Sharon Higher Education

Pennsylvania State University - Shenango Campus is located in the city of Sharon. Thiel College, Youngstown State University, and Westminster College are nearby.

High Points

Sharon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sharon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Sharon Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Sharon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sharon, PA

Comparing Sharon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13

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